(THUNDER BAY, ON) On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at approximately 5:51 pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Superior North EMS and Shuniah Fire Department responded to a collision involving an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and a vehicle on Haugen Road in the Municipality of Shuniah.
The driver of a south bound ATV collided with the driver of a north bound Hyundai Elantra on Haugen Road causing the ATV to roll over onto its side. The female driver and female passenger on the ATV were both ejected.
Both the driver and passenger of the ATV were transported to hospital by ambulance. One of the females sustained non life threatening injuries, and the other female sustained critical injuries. Both remain in hospital.
The driver of the Hyundai Elantra was not injured.
The investigation is continuing.
IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED AND CHARGED
On Friday, July 17, 2015 at approximately 9:21 pm, officers were advised of a single vehicle collision at the Silver Harbour Conservation Area in the Municipality of Shuniah.
Upon arrival, officers determined the driver of a Ford Focus had struck several objects at the Conservation Area including a large birch tree. The vehicle sustained extensive damage.
While speaking with the driver, the officer detected an odour of alcohol emitting from the drivers breath and the driver exhibited obvious signs of impairment. Subsequently, the driver was found to be over the legal limit.
Caitlin MCISSAC, 18 years of age, from Thunder Bay was arrested and charged
with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Operate a Motor Vehicle with Over 80 mgs of Alcohol contrary to the Criminal Code.
She is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on August 28, 2015 to answer to the charges.