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Driver charged with impaired after crashing into tree, parked car

The tree fell onto three parked vehicles
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Guelph Police headquarters. Kenneth Armstorng/GuelphToday file photo

NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On Aug. 10, 2020 at approximately 10:41 a.m., the Guelph Police Service responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision on Woolwich Street near Speedvale Avenue in the City of Guelph. On arrival, police discovered that a motor vehicle had left the roadway striking a tree that then fell on three parked vehicles. The driven vehicle then came to rest after striking another parked vehicle.

Police located the driver and determined they were under the influence of alcohol. After being administered an approved road side screening test the driver was placed under arrest.

A 25-year-old Guelph male has been charged with operation while impaired, blood alcohol concentration.

The accused is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on Oct. 9, 2020. 

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