An Elliot Lake man is facing charges, including impaired driving, after a crash in his own driveway.
Ontario Provincial Police had received a complaint about a “known driver revving their car engine who was believed to be impaired” on Gillanders Road in Elliot Lake.
“The vehicle was later located after the driver crashed into a pick-up truck in their own driveway,” OPP said in a news release.
Officers arrested a suspect at around 2:30 a.m. Monday.
They say he was uncooperative and refused to provide a breath sample.
Joseph Hewlett, 38, from Elliot Lake has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Failure of refusal to comply with demand
- Resist Peace Officer
- Fail to remain
The accused is scheduled to appear in an Elliot Lake court on March 14.