(KENORA, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision has resulted in impaired charges.
On June 10, 2024, shortly before midnight, members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Airport Road in the City of Kenora.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Kenora OPP Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Darren BOUCHA, 51-years-old, of Kenora has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
· Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
· Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on July 4, 2024.
There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.
