A Brampton man is facing impaired driving charges following a collision on Highway 403 eastbound near Waterdown Road in Burlington.
On Sunday, March 2nd, at 8:41 a.m., members from Burlington OPP responded to the collision. Reports were received that the driver who caused the collision was driving erratically prior to the collision and was not pulling over after the collision.
An officer from the Burlington detachment arrived on scene and observed vehicles pulled over on the right shoulder and occupants outside of the vehicles. The officer separated the occupants and was then assaulted by the suspect while placing them under arrest for impaired driving.
As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old man has been charged with:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
- Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code
- Assault a Peace Officer
The accused was already under a court ordered driving suspension for a previous impaired driving conviction.
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