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Cobourg Resident Charged With Impaired Driving After Crash On Country Rd 48

KAWARTHA LAKES-Members of Peterborough County OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on County Road 48 at approximately 12:30pm yesterday afternoon. Police say the vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch. The driver was not injured.

48-year-old Donald Charron-Kent of Cobourg, Ontario was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration-80 plus

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on March 8, 2022.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

 

 

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