American driver charged after pickup truck crashes into Ontario snowbank

An Ontario Provincial Police image illustrating impaired operation charges. (File photo/Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook)

A 29-year-old man from Texas has been charged following a single-vehicle crash in Elliot Lake, Ont., on Saturday morning.

Ontario Provincial Police responded to reports of a vehicle in a snowbank at the intersection of Poplar Road and Lakeview Road at about 7:15 a.m. on Dec. 13.

Officers took the driver of a grey pickup truck into custody at the scene.

Charges laid, vehicle impounded

The motorist, a resident of Alvin, Texas, faces charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle and two impaired driving offences – including having a blood alcohol concentration of more than 80 (B.A.C. exceeding 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood).

The truck involved was consequently towed and impounded.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Jan. 15.

OPP issue public reminder

Police used the incident to issue a reminder to the public about the dangers of impaired driving and their role in road safety.

“OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive,” said police in a news release.

“Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911.”

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