Motorist charged with impaired driving after hitting Hwy. 69 guard rail

Efforts to reduce impaired driving in the northeast seem to be working in some communities – provincial police say stats are still high.

A Sudbury man has been charged with impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 69 last week.

Members of the Nipissing West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle that had struck the guard rails on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury.

“Police attended the scene, and the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing,” said OPP in a news release.

OPP Vehicle - snow or winter An Ontario Provincial Police vehicle in snowy weather. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

As a result of the investigation, the 41-year-old local man faces two impaired driving charges – including having a blood alcohol concentration of more than 80.

In addition to the charges, the accused also had their licence suspended for 90 days and is scheduled to appear in court April 3.

The vehicle involved was also impounded by police for seven days at the owner’s expense.

Report impaired drivers Ontario Provincial Police are urging the public to report suspected impaired drivers. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

OPP reminded the public to “make the call,” and dial 911 if they see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails.

“Impaired driving never ends well,” said police.

“Please plan a way to get home safely.”