Peterborough Teen Charged With Impaired Driving Leading to a Collision

A 19-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired driving charge that led to a collision on Thursday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9 p.m., a collision at Armour Hill occurred between two vehicles and one fleeing the scene.

While police searched for the second vehicle, they received a call that the driver was at the police station. Officers noticed signs of impairment after speaking with the driver. The vehicle was later located in a parking lot near Armour Road and Hunter Street East. No one was injured in the collision.

The man was arrested and charged with:

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

• Careless driving (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was issued a 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 June 17.

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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