23-Year-Old Courtice Man Facing Multiple Charges After Fleeing Police and Getting In a Collision
/A 23-year-old, Courtice man is facing multiple charges after a collision in Peterborough on Monday evening.
Photo courtey of J.J.L. via Peterborough Scanner Feed.
At roughly 9:40 p.m., a general patrol officer in the George Street and Dalhousie Street area spotted a truck squealing its tires in a parking lot. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle fled. Police did not pursue the vehicle due to public safety. Police received a call regarding a two-vehicle collision at George and Rink Street shortly after that involved the fleeing driver.
The suspect was transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment of minor injuries and released.
He has been charged with the following:
Operation while impaired - alcohol
Operation while impaired - Blood alcohol (80 mg plus)
Flight from police- Class G1 licence holder - unaccompanied by qualified driver
Careless driving – Highway Traffic Act
Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero - HTA
Driver failed to wear seat belt properly - HTA
