(Kingston, ON) – A driver was arrested for impaired driving, after a single vehicle collision on the 401 Highway in Kingston.
On October 09, 2024, just after 10:00 pm, Frontenac Detachment members responded to a single vehicle collision that happened when a vehicle attempted to exit the 401 Highway at Montreal Street, going east and heading into the City. The vehicle failed to make the turn and struck a guardrail, blocking the off-ramp completely. There were no injuries as a result.
Several witnesses called Police to report the collision. Officers arrived and determined that the driver was impaired. The female driver was arrested and taken to the detachment for further breath testing.
Georgia Van Luven, age 30 from Kingston, has been charged with:
· operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.
· operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on November 26, 2024. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.
The OPP would like to remind people that Impaired Driving is a serious threat to public safety. Highway safety is a team sport, do your part and plan a safe ride home.
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