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Local man charged with impaired after collision in Ramara

Two-car crash on Friday night on County Road 169 prompted impaired driving investigation
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged the driver of a vehicle after a collision in the Township of Ramara led to an impaired driving investigation.

Shortly after 10 p.m. on May 22, 2020, police were called to a collision on Ramara Road 46 at County Road 169 involving two motor vehicles. One driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries. While at the scene, officers began an impaired driving investigation and subsequently arrested the other involved driver. 

Braydon Parsons, age 20 of Oro-Medonte, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous operation, contrary to Section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code

The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on July 28, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

You can submit your information online if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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