Driver charged after refusing breath test in Kenora crash
A driver is facing a refusal charge after a collision in Kenora early Tuesday morning, according to the Ontario Provincial Police.
Officers were called to Homestake Road shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday after receiving a report that the driver involved in the crash might be impaired.
Police indicated that officers believed the individual had consumed alcohol and demanded a sample using an approved screening device.
The 21-year-old driver refused several times and was arrested at the scene, according to the OPP.
The OPP said the driver has been charged under the Criminal Code with failure or refusal to comply with a demand.
Police added that the person’s licence has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle has been impounded for seven days.
The driver was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on January 22.
The OPP remains focused on removing impaired drivers from the road and encourages anyone who suspects impaired driving to call 911.
