(PICTON, ON) – A collision on Highway 49 has led to impaired driving charges.
On September 5, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 49 in Prince Edward County. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing. The driver did not sustain any injury.
Ian MCANSH, age 42 of Wellington was charged with:
- Operation while impaired
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol
- Drive motor vehicle – no licence
The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 2, 2024. They also had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.