Bancroft Man Arrested For Impaired Driving that Resulted In a Hydro Pole Collision

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A 20-year-old Bancroft man is facing impaired charges after a single-vehicle collision into a hydro pole early Saturday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3:10 a.m., officers were called to a vehicle that had struck a hydro pole at Water Street and Langton Street. Officers located the driver and conducted a roadside test.

The arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

  • Careless Driving (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. 

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 30.

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