Kyle DRAKE – Drunk Driving

(PETROLIA, ON) – A traffic complaint from a member of the public led to an individual being charged with impaired driving in Petrolia.

On July 17, 2024, at approximately 11:51 a.m., a citizen advised a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of a collision on Maude Street in which the driver left the scene.

Police located the vehicle and driver shortly thereafter.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle DRAKE, 34-years-old from Petrolia, was charged with the following:

• Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Fail to remain

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 12, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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