A 15-year-old from Vermilion Bay is facing impaired driving charges following a single-vehicle collision.
Dryden OPP responded a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 609 in Vermilion Bay around 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Police say an investigation determined the driver had been impaired by alcohol.
The driver was arrested and taken to the Dryden OPP detachment for further testing.
The 15-year-old has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Driving a motor vehicle without a licence
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in a Dryden court at a later date.
OPP are reminding motorists to call 911 if they suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
