NORTHUMBERLAND-The Northumberland OPP has charged an individual with impaired operation following a collision.
On March 26, 2025, at around 10:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision in the area of Division Street in Roseneath.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Fire Department also responded to the incident along with police.
Police say a vehicle had hit a tree and upon speaking with the driver, police entered and the result of ‘FAIL’ with the driver taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests. F
44-year-old Nigel King from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Driving while under suspension
– Operate motor vehicle without insurance
– Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
– Fail to remain
– Use plate not authorized for vehicle
– Fail to notify change of address
– Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner.
In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.
Learn more about the consequences and penalties of driving impaired at: Impaired driving | ontario.ca
