PETERBOROUGH-An Oakville resident is facing charges after a single vehicle crash in Peterborough County.
On May 17, 2025, shortly after 7:00pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were dispatched to a report of a collision that took place on County Road 6 in Douro-Dummer Township. Officers were informed that a vehicle had entered the ditch, and another vehicle had arrived and was providing the driver transportation according to police. A description of both the driver and the vehicle were provided.
A short while later, OPP officers located the driver and after a short conversation the driver was arrested.
Mitchell Holden, aged 29 of Oakville, ON., was arrested and charged with;
·      Operation while impaired
·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
·      Fail to report accident
·      Fail to remain
·      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 24, 2025
The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight.
