(ORILLIA, ON) – On Friday October 11, 2013, at approximately 9:20 a.m., officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a collision.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Coldwater Road and West Street in Orillia.
A red Toyota car was travelling east bound on Coldwater Road when it struck a man on a scooter who was travelling north bound on West Street. Police received a traffic complaint involving the same car just prior to the collision.
There were many witnesses at the scene.
Alcohol was a factor and the female driver of the car was arrested and has been charged.
Barbara LEITH, 44 years of age is from Oro Medonte. She has been charged with Impaired Operation of a motor vehicle and Over 80. Her court date has been set for October 29, 2013.
The 59 year old victim is from Orillia. He was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
The second incident occurred on the same date but earlier, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle weaving all over the road. Police located a gold coloured Jeep on Rama Road. The male driver was arrested and has been charged. His vehicle was towed from the scene.
Wayne BOUCHER age 51 of Etobicoke will be making an appearance in court on October 29, 2013.
He has been charged with Impaired Driving, Over 80 and Dangerous Driving.