Three Vehicle Collison – Impaired Driving Charge Laid

File: 2023139468

At approximately 10:20 am yesterday morning  (Jan 31), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a 3 vehicle collision at the intersection of Beach Grove Road and North River Road.  While on route, Police were advised that one vehicle left the scene and was traveling south on North River Road,  One of the responding Officers was able to locate and pull the vehicle over near Nassau Street.  While interacting with this drivers, the Officer determined that he was impaired by alcohol.   He was subsequently arrested and provided breath sample that were over twice the legal limit. One person did sustain minor injuries that did not require medical attention.

A 68 year old Charlottetown male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Charlottetown Police Services encourage the public to report any instances of impaired driving…Call 911.