Barrie Police vehicle
A 39-year-old man is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges following a three-vehicle collision in Barrie.
Officers responded to the collision at around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27th, in the area of Veteran’s Drive and Salem Road.
While speaking with one of the drivers, they observed signs of impairment, including glassy eyes and slow, methodical speech. Three other occupants, including a woman and two young children, were also inside the vehicle.
A review of CCTV footage showed the vehicle passing other traffic along Veteran’s Drive before abruptly braking to make a right turn onto Salem Road. The vehicle then collided with another vehicle turning left onto Veteran’s Drive, as well as a third vehicle travelling behind it.
No injuries were reported.
The driver was taken into custody and transported to Barrie Police Headquarters, where a qualified breath technician determined his blood alcohol concentration was nearly twice the legal limit.
The 39-year-old man was charged with:
- Impaired operation
- Impaired operation (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
His vehicle was impounded for seven days, and his driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days under the Highway Traffic Act.
