Drunk driving suspected in fatal Sudbury crash, charges pending

Impaired driving rates rising, MADD warns A survey from Mothers Against Drunk Driving found many Canadian drivers are still getting behind the wheel while impaired.

The investigation into a fatal crash on Skead Road in Greater Sudbury early Saturday morning is continuing and police say alcohol is believed to be a factor.

Emergency crews were called to the scene of the collision involving two vehicles near the Sudbury airport just before 3:30 a.m.

Skead Road Fatal Crash June 2023 Police on the scene following a fatal collision on Skead Road (MR86) in Greater Sudbury on June 17/23. (Alana Everson/CTV News Northern Ontario)

One person was pronounced dead at the scene and two others were taken to hospital for medical treatment, police said in a news release.

The road was closed between Nickel Rim South Mine Road and MacLennan Mine Road for about 10 hours.

Police have not identified the victim.

Greater Sudbury Police Service spokesperson Sarah Kaelas told CTV News in an email Wednesday morning that charges are pending in the case.

CTV News will continue to follow the story and provide updates as information becomes available.

With files from CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca digital content producer Dan Bertrand.