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Impaired Driving Charges Laid After Single Vehicle Crash West Of Eels Lake Road

PETERBOROUGH-A 48-year-old Toronto woman is facing charges after a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday.

Peterborough County OPP esponded to a collision on West Eels Lake Road at approximately 5:15 p.m. yesterday afternoon. Police say the driver lost control and entered the ditch. She was not injured.

Kathleen Stares 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 before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on August 25, 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 according to police.

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