Police have laid criminal charges on a driver after responding to a motor vehicle collision.
On January 16, 2024, just before 5: 00 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck on 60 Highway, near Duquette Road in the Township of North Algona Wilberforce.
As part of the investigation, the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, 40-year-old Jordan Lafave of Moose Creek was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· impaired operation; and,
· impaired over 80.
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court on February 14, 2024, Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke.
The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle towed and impounded.
OPP warn drivers of not only the impending dangers of impaired driving such as injury and death, but also of the financial considerations which include bills for towing and impounding a vehicle, paying for legal assistance, fines, licence reinstatement and higher vehicle premiums. Don’t drink or drive high.