(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On February 26, 2021, at approximately 8:20 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 38 at Highway 6 north of Guelph.
It was reported that a black pick-up truck collided with a hydro pole which caused a power outage in the area.
Police spoke with the driver and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.
Brendan Michael HUTCHINGS, 28-years-old of Kitchener, has been charged with Operation While Impaired -Alcohol or Drug and Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood), contrary to the Criminal Code.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on March 16, 2021 to answer to the charge.
If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.
