(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) - On Monday, April 22, 2019 at approximately 6:45 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a ditched vehicle on Sideroad 3 East near Mount Forest, Ontario. When OPP arrived, the driver had left with a passerby; failing to remain at the scene of the crash. Police attended the residence of the driver and while speaking with the male, formed the opinion that he was impaired by alcohol. He was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.
Charged is Andrew S. NAGY, 56-years-old of Mount Forest, with Impaired Operation - Alcohol and Drugs, Impaired Operation - 80mg plus of alcohol per 100mL of blood and for Failing to Remain at the Scene of a Collision. 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 the Ontario Court of Justice on May 24, 2019.
If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.