A young woman from Greater Sudbury is facing serious charges after Ontario Provincial Police say she was driving impaired during a single-vehicle crash last month.
Early Morning Crash Leads to Arrest
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 28, in the municipality of Markstay-Warren. According to the OPP, officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision. Upon arrival, they determined the driver showed signs of impairment.
A 27-year-old woman from Greater Sudbury was subsequently arrested at the scene. She has been charged with operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), as per the Criminal Code of Canada.
Legal Consequences and Police Reminder
The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to answer to the charge. The OPP has not released further details about the circumstances of the crash or whether there were any injuries.
This case serves as a stark reminder from the Ontario Provincial Police about the dangers and severe legal repercussions of getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs. Impaired driving remains one of the leading criminal causes of death in Canada.
Police forces across Ontario, including the OPP, routinely conduct roadside spot checks, especially during the holiday season, to deter and catch impaired drivers. The charges laid in this Markstay-Warren incident underscore their ongoing commitment to removing dangerous drivers from Northern Ontario roadways.
