A Singhampton man faces impaired-driving-related charges after crashing a truck into a tree, according to area OPP.
Officers from the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police got a tip on Feb. 5 at midnight that a truck went off the road and crashed into a tree on Concession 2 Sunnidale in Clearview Township.
At the scene, officers spoke to the driver and tested him for impairment.
The 20-year-old from Singhampton was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – drugs and alcohol, and operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
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