Ryan O’HARA – Hit & Run, Impaired Driving, Etc.

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP have arrested and charged a driver after a motor vehicle collision led to an impaired operation investigation.

On October 26, 2024, just before 6:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Forbes Road and Old Barrie Road in the Township of Oro-Medonte. Upon arriving, witnesses informed officers that one driver had fled the area on foot. The Central Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit assisted in locating the driver approximately 1.5 km away from the scene of the collision. Three of the passengers in the other vehicle were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan O’HARA, 27, of Barrie has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC)

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) (CC)

·      Fail to Remain (HTA)

·      Careless Driving (HTA)

·      Fail to Surrender Licence (HTA)

·      Fail to Surrender Insurance (CAIA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days. 

Members of the Orillia OPP are committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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