Peterborough Woman Allegedly Causes Collision After Driving Impaired; Several People Treated By Medical Staff

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An 18-year-old Peterborough woman is facing impaired driving charges after a collision Tuesday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9:30 p.m., officers were reported to a two-vehicle collision at Monaghan Road and Bolivar Street. Officers noticed signs of impairment during a conversation with one of the drivers. That driver and a passenger were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment. Three others in the second vehicle were assessed by EMS at the scene. 

The woman was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired - Alcohol 

  • Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

  • Disobey Stop Sign - Fail to Stop (Highway Traffic Act)

  • Novice Driver - BAC Above Zero (Highway Traffic Act)

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

She was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court July 23.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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