(Goderich, ON) On May 3, 2010 at approximately 10:00 pm, Huron OPP officers were dispatched to a collision that had occurred on Toronto Street wherein the suspect vehicle went through a fence almost hitting a house. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene at a high rate of speed westbound on Britannia Road. A witness was able to obtain a licence plate number before the vehicle left the scene. The same vehicle was then involved in a collision at the intersection of Britannia Road and Victoria Street however the driver fled that area as well. The vehicle then stopped on Britannia Road at Waterloo Street and the driver walked away. Once again, witnesses advised officers of the drivers’ whereabouts. A witness also followed at a safe distance to identify the man for officers.
The male was located on Waterloo Street and was arrested and taken to the Huron OPP Detachment where he met with a qualified Intoxilizer Technician. The breath tests indicated that the blood alcohol level of the driver was below the legal limit of 80 milligrams. As a result of the readings, the male could only be charged with Impaired Driving.
Kristin CHAMNEY (34) of Goderich is facing one count of Impaired Driving, one count of Careless Driving, one count of Fail to Remain at the scene of a collision, Operate Motor Vehicle No Insurance and Drive Motor Vehicle with No Validation. He will answer to all of these charges in the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 12, 2010.