Single-vehicle collision involving a tree. April 23, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police via Twitter) Single-vehicle collision involving a tree. April 23, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police via Twitter)
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Impaired driving charges laid after vehicle hits tree

A 40-year-old man from Sarnia is accused of driving while impaired after a vehicle crashed into a tree at Canatara Park, across from the apartments on Sandy Lane.

Sarnia police reported the collision on social media encouraging motorists to "#drivesober" after an "expensive outing" over the weekend.

Police told Sarnia News Today that the collision was reported at 1:54 a.m. on Sunday.

The driver allegedly provided a breath sample that showed a reading more than twice the legal limit.

As a result, he was charged with impaired operation of a conveyance and operation of a conveyance with 80 milligrams of alcohol or more in 100 millilitres of blood.

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