A Quinte West man is facing charges after a crash last weekend.
According to Quinte West OPP, on May 2, at about 7:30 p.m., a collision led police to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol.
The impaired driving investigation led to an arrest and a trip to the station for further testing and charges laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and Highway Traffic Act, reported OPP.
Police said the accused 47-year-old local man was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus,) failure to report an accident and failure to remain.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
The accused is due in Belleville court on June 11, reported OPP.
Quinte West OPP continues to call on citizens to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911.
