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Burk's Falls man charged with impaired after accident

No injuries were sustained
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One person was arrested and charged for impaired driving after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision.

On March 5, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Victoria Street in the Village Burks Falls. No injuries were sustained. 

As a result of the investigation, Christopher MACDONALD, 42 years-of-age, of Burks Falls, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired - alcohol

·      Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on April 10, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.