Mulmur collision exposes drunk driver
Dufferin OPP have charged a driver for being impaired while travelling in Mulmur.
Police attended the area of County Road 21 and Second Line, in Mulmur around 3:57 p.m., on Saturday, May 8, for an investigation into a collision. Officers located the lone driver and vehicle in a ditch. The investigation determined the driver to be impaired by alcohol. There were no injuries reported at the time of the collision.
As a result, Amber Blight, 24, of Tay Township, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
Fail to comply with an order made during a declared emergency
Fail to Surrender Insurance Card.
The driver received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and the vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a future date in July.
Police thank concerned citizens who phoned 9-1-1 to report this collision.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.
If you suspect someone is driving or is going to drive while impaired, call 9-1-1.