DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED AFTER REAR-ENDING VEHICLE AT POLICE SEATBELT CHECK

HUNTSVILLE — A man accused of having open liquor and cannabis “readily available” while driving has been charged with impaired operation of his vehicle after he rear-ended another driver at a police road check last week.

Police arrested and charged Ian Watson, 34, of Bracebridge at a Seatbelt Enforcement check on the Easter Long Weekend.

On Sunday March 31, 2024, at4:55p.m., his vehicle rear-ended another vehicle on at Highway 60 and Highway 11 Southbound.

Officers were in the area ensuring occupants of vehicles were properly wearing their seatbelts when the collision occurred.

As a result, Watson was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – BAC (80 plus)
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Drive vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Drive vehicle with open container of liquor

Watson is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on May 21, 2024.

The OPP say if you plan on consuming drugs or alcohol, please arrange a safe ride home.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

A police seatbelt check led to several drug and alcohol charges Easter Weekend for a Bracebridge driver who rear-ended another vehicle Sunday March 31.