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A single-vehicle collision on Ontario’s busiest freeway by means of Napanee has resulted in “numerous” charges for an Ottawa driver, based on the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
In keeping with the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the OPP, officers from that detachment attended the scene of a crash simply earlier than 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The collision occurred at an off ramp at Shannonville Highway, police mentioned, although they didn’t specify which route on the freeway the ramp in query exits. The OPP mentioned officers situated “a heavily damaged vehicle,” which was unattended.
The L&A OPP mentioned that “following a call to police from a nearby location,” the motive force was situated and arrested. In response to Kingstonist inquiries, the L&A OPP clarified that the accused was situated at an area enterprise on 49 Freeway south of the 401.
In keeping with police, 34-year-old Romolo Balestra of Ottawa was charged with:
Operation of a motorcar whereas impaired – alcoholOperation of a motorcar whereas impaired – blood alcohol focus exceeding the authorized limitDangerous operation of a vehicleFailure to stay on the scene of a collisionTwo counts of failure to adjust to a launch order
Police additional mentioned that Balestra’s driver’s licence was mechanically suspended for 90 days. The accused driver will obtain additional licence suspension if convicted. Moreover, the car concerned was impounded, and Balestra might be answerable for any charges/fines related to the towing/impounding of the car.
Balestra was held in custody to attend a bail listening to later the identical day (at present, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025), police mentioned. The outcomes of that bail listening to weren’t disclosed by the OPP.
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