NOVICE DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED AFTER HITTING FENCE AT SPORTS COMPLEX THEN FLEEING

HUNTSVILLE — A novice driver faces multiple impaired driving charges after an accident here Sunday afternoon.

Officers charged him with impaired operation following a report of a fail to remain motor vehicle collision in Huntsville.

On August 10, at 3:22 p.m., police responded to reports of a motor vehicle that struck a fence at McCulley-Robertson Sports Complex on Williams Street.

Officers located the vehicle a short distance away and after an investigation determined the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Sean McNaughton, 30, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to remain
  • Have care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Have care or control of motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

In addition to the charges he received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

McNaughton was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 16th, 2025.

Police have charged a first-time Huntsville driver with impaired operations after he was also found with cannabis access and open alcohol in his vehicle while driving.