Vehicle crashed into snowbank, driver had open liquor, northern Ont. police say

A 32-year-old from Kirkland Lake has been charged with impaired driving following a single-vehicle collision earlier this month.

Ontario Provincial Police responded to the crash on Carter Avenue at 11:20 p.m. March 1, police said in a news release Friday.

“The subject motor vehicle was located off the roadway and had collided with a snowbank and a tree,” the release said.

Open booze containers

“Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage. Officers also observed several open containers of alcohol in the vehicle.”

Charges include impaired driving, driving while suspended and driving with open liquor in the vehicle.

The vehicle was also impounded for a week.

The accused was released from custody and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on March 20.

“Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving,” police said.

“Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 911 to report it.”