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    SINGLE VEHICLE COLLISION LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES

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    (SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges after a single vehicle collision.

    On March 17, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a vehicle collision notification on Highway 26 in Springwater Township.

    Officers located the vehicle and driver in a farm field on Highway 26. Officers spoke with the driver and after noticing an odour of alcohol on the driver, officers conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Scott MACDONALD, 41-year-old of Collingwood, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

    ·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

    ·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

    The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

    Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

    The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

    The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

    The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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