Oshawa Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges After Almost Hitting a Person Riding An E-Bike

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A 41-year-old Oshawa man is facing impaired driving charges after an incident early Sunday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 12:15 a.m., officers on patrol in the area of Aylmer Street and McDonnel Street spotted a vehicle almost colliding with a person on the e-bike.  Officers conducted a traffic stop and noticed signs of impairment with the driver.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old Oshawa man was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

  • Fail to surrender insurance card (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)

  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit (Highway Traffic Act)

  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)

  • Driver fail to surrender licence (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was issued a 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 15.

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