Impaired Driver From Teeswater Crashes Into Hydro Pole Cutting Power To Walkerton

(WALKERTON, ON) – On December 11, 2014 at 11:02 pm, a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol attempted to stop a Red Chevrolet Optra on Bruce County Road 2 in Brant Township. The driver refused to pull over despite the fully marked police cruiser emergency lighting to do so.

Shortly after the suspect vehicle entered the town of Walkerton, the officer noticed a bright flash, then the town of Walkerton went dark. The Red Chevrolet had collided with a utility pole near the intersection of Durham Street and Peter Street in Walkerton.

The driver was located near the car and was found to have been drinking alcohol. The man was uncooperative and belligerent with officers, but he was taken into custody without incident.

Thirty-three year old Wayne HUNT of Teeswater has been charged with flight from police, dangerous driving, impaired driving, 2 counts of refuse breath sample, drive while disqualified, possess a controlled substance, mischief over $5,000, drive while under suspension, careless driving, 2 counts of race a motor vehicle and novice driver refuse breath sample. He has been held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for December 12, 2014.

There were minor injuries reported at the crash.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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