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Speeding leads to impaired charge for Erin driver: OPP

Police say the vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 100 km/h in a posted 40 km/h zone
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF ERIN - On March 31, 2021 at approximately 9:20 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh. 

The officer observed a pick-up truck travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 40 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 100 km/h.

While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion 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.

As a result, Donald Houstoun, 62 years old of Erin, has been charged with impaired operation - 80 plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) and stunt driving-Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

A 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on April 20, 2021 to answer to the charges.

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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