Impaired driver charged after single vehicle collision at Saugeen First Nation

On November 3, 2024, at 9:21 p.m., Grey Bruce OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on French Bay Road, Saugeen First Nation.

A 35-year-old male of Saugeen First Nation was charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on November 20, 2024.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.