A 48-year-old Brantford resident is facing dangerous and impaired driving charges after a serious head-on crash in Prince Edward County, say police.
According to Prince Edward County OPP, an investigation into the Wednesday (Dec. 3) night crash revealed a passenger vehicle was travelling southbound on Highway 62 when another northbound vehicle allegedly crossed the centre line and collided head-on with the other car.
The southbound driver was sent to hospital for minor injuries, reported police.
Police said officers utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device (roadside sobriety test) on the driver of the northbound vehicle, resulting in an individual’s arrest and a trip to police station for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 48-year-old Brantford woman was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and dangerous operation.
None of these charges have been proven in court. The accused was held pending a bail hearing, reported police on Thursday, Dec. 4.
The accused also had their licence suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for a week.
Police are continuing to remind motorists that impaired driving is preventable.
Citizens are urged to report impaired or suspected impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Impaired, aggressive or careless driving complaints can also be reported by calling OPP’s non-emergency-line 1-888-310-1122.
