Peterborough Man Charged With Impaired Driving From Parking Lot Collision

A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after a parking lot collision in Peterborough on Friday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9:30 p.m., officers recieved a call of a collision near The Parkway and Lansdowne Street West. Officers spoke with the drivers and while speaking with one of them noticed signs of impairment. No one was injured in the collision.

The Peterborough 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 10.

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