Vehicle/Pedestrian Collison – Impaired Driving Charge Laid

File: 2023729658

At approximately 9:00pm Friday night (May 26), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian at the intersection of St Peter’s Road and Francis Lane.   A vehicle traveling north on St Peters Road struck a pedestrian that was crossing near the intersection.   The pedestrian sustained serious but non life threatening injuries and is recovering in Hospital.

While speaking with the driver of the vehicle, Officers determined that he was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 61 year old York male has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and will be in Provincial Court at a later date.