Another Impaired Driver Charged in Collision

A Guelph man is charged with impaired and dangerous driving after a collision Friday evening.

Approximately 7:15 p.m. police were called to Silvercreek Parkway North and Willow Road after a car stopped at a red light was hit from behind. Officers spoke to the second driver and noted he had alcohol on his breath and was unsteady on his feet.

He was arrested and transported to the hospital, where tests revealed he had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system.

A 59-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and dangerous driving. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court October 28.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.