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Slew of charges for Guelph man following pair of collisions

Dufferin OPP were called to a pair of collisions, minutes apart on Saturday
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DUFFERIN – A Guelph man faces a slew of charges after a vehicle was involved in two collisions on the weekend.

Dufferin OPP say the 36-year-old was driving a vehicle on Saturday that was involved in a collision in Orangeville and another in Grand Valley.

They report that on Saturday, around 5:40 p.m., officers responded to a fail to remain call on County Road 109 in Orangeville. Shorty after, officers received a second call for a collision on County Road 109 in Grand Valley.

"Officers determined the involved vehicle was the same vehicle that fled the first scene. As a result, officers were led into an impaired operation investigation," said a news release.

The 36-year-old, from Guelph, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Careless driving - (two counts)
• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
• Driving while under suspension
• Fail to remain
• Fail to have insurance card
• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle