NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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A Guelph man faces impaired driving charges after a city bus was rear-ended Monday evening.
At 8:35 p.m. the Guelph Police Service received a report of a collision between a bus and a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Silvercreek Parkway North and Willow Road. A transit supervisor at the scene believed the male was impaired.
A 59-year-old Guelph male is charged with impaired driving and impaired driving – blood alcohol concentration. His driver’s license was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for seven days. He will appear in court January 29, 2021.
There were no injuries reported.
The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home.
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