Cobourg Teenager Charged With impaired Driving After Being Discovered Passed Out At the Wheel

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A 17-year-old Cobourg female is facing an impaired charge after being discovered passed out while operating a vehicle on Thursday morning.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 10 a.m., officers were called to a parking lot in the Lansdowne Street and Willowcreek Boulevard area by concerned motorists regarding a woman who was spotted passed out at the wheel. Officers located the vehicle and upon speaking with the driver, noticed signs of impairment.

The teen was arrested and charged with:

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

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 July 27.

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