NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On June 11, at approximately 10 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a possible impaired driver on Vienna Place in Elliot Lake.
The complainant reported that a pick-up was departing a neighbour's place and proceeded to back into the complainant's driveway. It collided with their parked vehicle twice and then left the scene. Police later located the pick-up truck crashed into a ditch on the Pipeline Road, just north of Elliot Lake. The driver was spoken to, who showed signs of impairment. As a result, the driver was arrested, and the vehicle was towed and impounded.
Garth McComb, 28, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration over 80
- Fail to remain
- Driving while under suspension
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 5.
The OPP reminds motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
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