South Bruce OPP report impaired driver; and offer tips to prepare for a winter storm

IMPAIRED DRIVER INVOLVED IN CRASH

(KINCARDINE TWP, ON) – Dec. 7, at 6:13 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle crash on Bruce County Road 23 in Kincardine Township. 

Officers arrived to find that a red GMC Sierra pick-up and a green Dodge Caravan were involved in the crash. The driver of the pick-up, 66-year-old George MacDONALD of Kincardine, was charged with impaired operation and operate over-80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 4, 2017, to answer to the charges. There were no injuries reported at the scene.

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A WINTER STORM

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Southern Bruce County has braved its first major snowstorm, with heavy snow and strong winds making driving conditions very dangerous. 

The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to consider the following measures to prepare for a winter storm:
 

• Check propane, oil and other heating sources to ensure you have heat
• Ensure you have sufficient groceries to outlast the storm
• Get flashlights, batteries and battery-powered or crank radio ready
• Have a supply of bottled water for each person per day
• Have sufficient prescription medication to outlast the storm

If you have these items on hand, you need to ensure that they are easily accessible. For more information on emergency kits, you can check on-line at http://www.getprepared.ca/.

Winter storms can last anywhere from a few hours to several days. Routine trips that can be postponed should be postponed in the interest of your safety.

For up-to-date road and weather information, visit: www.brucecounty.on.ca/services-health/highways-services/road-conditions-notices.php/ or call Bruce County Roads at 1-866-266-7569, Option “2”.

Do not call police for road and weather information as this is not a service that we provide.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.