(WARE TOWNSHIP, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.
On April 30, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Auto Road West in Ware Township.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Thunder Bay Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Ashley YOLLER, 38-years-old, of Gorham, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
· Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on June 12, 2024.
There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.