Trail of Destruction After Impaired Driver Smashes into Parked Vehicles

A Guelph man faces impaired and dangerous driving charges after three parked vehicles were struck Sunday evening.

At 6 p.m. police were notified of a collision on Auden Road. Officers arrived and found three vehicles with severe damage and a fourth with moderate damage. No injuries were reported.

An officer spoke to the driver and noted he had an odour of alcohol on his breath and slurred speech. He was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests revealed he had close to three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 52-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and dangerous driving. His license was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court February 7.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always 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.