Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment have charged drivers of two motor vehicles following separate motor vehicle collisions that took place in the early morning hours of New Years Day in the Town of Caledon.
On Monday, January 1, 2024 at approximately 12:55 officers were dispatched to a two vehicle collision on Mayfield Road near Chinguacousy Road. Upon arriving officers noticed signs of impairment from one of the involved drivers and made an arrest for impaired driving.
A 39 year old from Georgetown has been charged with:
·      Drive while Impaired by Alcohol
·      Over 80mgs of Alcohol in Body
·      Drive No License
·      Operate a Motor Vehicle No Insurance
Shortly after this collision, at 1:16 a.m. officers were dispatched to Olde Base Line Road near Mountainside Road for a single motor vehicle collision. An off-duty officer came across the collision and stopped to help when signs of impairment were observed from the driver. When on duty officers arrived, the driver was arrested for impaired driving.
A 48 year old from Caledon has been charged with:
·      Drive while Impaired by Alcohol
·      Over 80mgs of Alcohol in Body
·      Drive Under Suspension
·      Operate a Motor Vehicle No Insurance
Both accused are scheduled to appear in Orangeville Provincial Court in January 2024.
There were no injuries in the collisions.
Caledon OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed the collisions or who may have dash camera footage of the area during that time to please contact the Caledon OPP Detachment at (905) 584-2241 or Toll-Free at 1-888-310-1122.
There is NO EXCUSE for driving impaired. There are numerous ways to get home if you chose to drink or use drugs. Public transportation, Taxi, and Ride Sharing services are available. Use a designated driver if you plan on going out with a group of people.
If you see someone who you believe is driving impaired please call 911.
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