Prince Edward Island

Man arrested after crashing truck, blowing over three times the legal limit: P.E.I. RCMP

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(Source: RCMP)
(Source: RCMP)

The Prince Edward Island RCMP says it has arrested a man for impaired driving following a crash near Alberton Monday morning.

Prince District RCMP responded to a single-vehicle crash in Central Kildare around 11:40 a.m.

Police say a half-ton truck hit a guardrail and went into a stream.

The driver was arrested after he allegedly blew 250 mg/100 ml – over three times the legal limit.

Police say the 50-year-old man did not suffer serious injuries.

He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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