Peterborough Woman Arrested For Impaired Driving After Almost Striking Pedestrian With Vehicle

A 46-year-old Peterborough woman is facing an impaired charge after an incident on Wednesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1 p.m., a concerned resident called about a vehicle southbound on George Street that was following another vehicle closely and, at one point, almost struck a pedestrian. General patrol officers located the vehicle in the George Street and Hunter Street area and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, they noticed signs of impairment and conducted a roadside test.

The woman 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 March 31.

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