NEWS RELEASE DUFFERIN COUNTY OPP
(GRAND VALLEY, ON) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with impaired operation after striking a pedestrian in the Town of Grand Valley.
On May 15, 2023, shortly after 6:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP responded to a report of a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle and failed to remain at the scene. The victim was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries.
Officers located the driver and vehicle and were led into an impaired operation investigation.
As a result, a 33-year-old, from Grand Valley has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Failure to stop after accident
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville in June 2023, to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.
If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1.
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.
Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
