Drunk G1 driver causes mayhem on Empire Street
After colliding with eight cars, multiple fences, trees, shrubs and a fire hydrant, an 18-year old is facing a littany of charges.
His pickup truck was seen travelling at high speeds down a sidewalk on Empire Street Monday night. He came to a stop after colliding with a snowbank and a sign.
He is charged with the following:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Dangerous operation
- Flight from peace officer
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt
- Disobey stop sign – fail to stop (three counts)
- Fail to surrender insurance card
- Driver fail to surrender licence
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
- Person under 19 years – possess cannabis
- Fail to notify change of address
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Class G1 license holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
He has been released from custody with a future court date.
