(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) - On Sunday January 6, 2019 at approximately 1:15 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision involving a grey sedan in the ditch on Highway 7 near Wellington Road 44.
Police attended the scene and while speaking with the male driver, officers formed the opinion that he was under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. He was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.
27-year-old James DUIGNAN of Guelph has been charged with Impaired Driving - Over 80 (mgs or more of alcohol in 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
A 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.
He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on February 5, 2019 to answer to his charge.