South Bruce OPP respond to collision, arrest impaired driver

(HURON TWP, ON) - Nov. 4, at 1:20 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle collision along Highway 21 in Huron Township.

Officers responded to find that one of the involved vehicles had left the area.

The vehicle was located, and the driver was found to have been drinking alcohol, was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Wade LOWRY, 33, of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh was charged with:
 

• Impaired Driving
• Operate over-80 milligrams
• Dangerous Driving
• Fail to stop after accident

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Jan. 17, 2024, to answer to the charges.

There were no injuries reported at the scene.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver's licence suspension and an immediate seven-day vehicle impoundment.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.