Police note increased numbers of impaired drivers in collisions
Bracebridge OPP has charged yet another person with impaired driving offences after responding to a motor vehicle collision in Muskoka Lakes Township.
Police say that on Wednesday night, officers responded to reports of a vehicle that drove in the ditch on Juddhaven Road.
Officers arrived and commenced an investigation, subsequently arresting and charging a 33-year-old Etobicoke man with Impaired Operation -Over 80.
Police say they have noticed an increase in the number of collisions related to impaired driving recently saying impairment by alcohol or drugs is a leading factor in crashes that result in serious injury or death and it is the drivers responsibility to ensure that they are in good condition to be operating a motor vehicle, vessel or off-road vehicle.