Lakefield Man Charged With Impaired Driving After Being Involved In Minor Collision

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A 66-year-old Lakefield man is facing an impaired driving charge following a minor vehicular accident on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3:30 p.m., a minor two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Bridge Street and Clementi Street in Lakefield. Upon arrival, officers spoke to one of the drivers and noticed signs of impairment. 

The man was 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 undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court June 24.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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