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Single-vehicle crash leads to impaired charge for Fergus driver

Police say the crash took place around 8 a.m. on Saturday
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File photo supplied by the Ontario Provincial Police

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON - On April 17, 2021 at approximately 8:00 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 6 near Sideroad 5 north of Fergus.

While speaking with the driver, police formed the opinion that they were under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.

Kyle Normand Angel, 30 years old of Fergus has been charged with impaired operation - 80 plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code

A 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on May 4, 2021.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

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