(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended two collisions over the weekend and both resulted in the driver being charged with operation while impaired.

On June 21st, at approximately 6:00p.m a single vehicle roll-over occurred on County Road 121. Officers and other emergency services attended the scene. The driver of the vehicle had left the scene but with the help of the community, Officers were able to locate the driver. Upon speaking with the driver, the investigating officer entered an impaired driving investigation.

Clayton Ward,46-year-old, from Whitby was arrested and charged with the following.

Operation while impaired
Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Fail to remain.
Careless Driving
Shortly after at 6:30p.m, OPP Officers responded to another collision in Bobcaygeon involving a Van and a Sedan. Both drivers were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The officer’s investigation found that the red van had been reported stolen, further the driver of the red van Giovanni Pellegrino, 53-year-old, from Toronto was arrested and charged with the following.

Failure or refusal to comply with demand.
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Careless driving
Driver fails to surrender licence
Fail to have insurance card.
Both parties were released from custody with a future court date, they were served a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.

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