A driver with a suspended licence is facing multiple charges, including impaired operation, following a collision on a major Northern Ontario highway last week.
Incident Details on Highway 17
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 17 in Nipissing First Nation on November 29, 2025. According to police reports, the driver of a vehicle first clipped the mirrors of another car traveling on the highway.
Following that initial contact, the suspect's vehicle left the roadway and ended up in the ditch. The incident prompted a police investigation which revealed the driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended licence.
Charges Laid by Ontario Provincial Police
The OPP have charged the individual involved with several offences. The primary charges include:
- Operation while impaired
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration over 80
- Driving while under suspension
Police have not released the name of the accused, and no injuries were reported as a result of the collision. The investigation into the precise circumstances is ongoing.
Broader Context for Road Safety
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving, particularly on Northern Ontario's vital transportation corridors like Highway 17. The OPP consistently conducts traffic enforcement campaigns to deter such dangerous behaviour.
Driving with a suspended licence compounds the legal severity of the incident, indicating a disregard for previous driving prohibitions. The OPP continues to urge all motorists to plan for a safe ride home if they consume alcohol or cannabis.
