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Impaired Driving Charges Laid Against Walpole Island Man

Photo courtesy of West Region OPP.

A Walpole Island resident is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Emergency crews responded to County Road 42 near Gracey Side Road just before 8 o’clock Saturday evening.

According to Ontario Provincial Police, the 50-year-old driver was arrested and has been charged with operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs, driving with a blood alcohol level over 80 milligrams, and dangerous operation.

The accused was also issued a 90-day license suspension and had their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The Walpole Island man was released from custody with a court date in Windsor next month.