A collision in Penetanguishene has resulted in impaired driving charges.
Police say they were called to a crash involving a pick up truck and telephone pole early this morning on Champlain, near Military Road.
On arrival, police investigated and spoke with a male who claimed to be the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision, he was displaying signs of alcohol impairment. The male was arrested and transported to detachment to provide breath samples.
Luckily, he only suffered minor injuries.
Joshua LACHAPELLE, 24 years of Penetanguishene faces the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:
- Dangerous Operation
- Operation while Impaired
- Operation with Over 80 milligrams
The drivers license of the accused has been suspended for 90 days and the involved vehicle has been impounded for 7 days. He has been released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 4, 2021.
