(TRENT HILLS, ON) – On Friday June 20, 2014 Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended to a single motor vehicle collision at approximately 10:20 pm where a male had gone into the ditch and was being uncooperative with those already on scene.
OPP attended and initiated an investigation into the crash involving a 2002 black Hyudai Elantra on County Road 30 near Goacher Road in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The lone male driver was initially believed to be under the influence of alcohol, but further investigation determined the male was sober. He was very evasive with Police with respect to the vehicle ownership and having proof of insurance. Record checks on the male resulted in several charges being laid.
Matthew YOUMANS, age 24 from Belleville has been served summonses for Provincial Offences Court on August 14, 2014 in Brighton for the following offences:
Operate motor vehicle without insurance – Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.
Drive motor vehicle – no licence; use plate not authorized for motor vehicle and drive motor vehicle – no permit – Highway Traffic Act.
Breach probation order – Provincial Offence Act.