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Teen airlifted to hospital after single-vehicle crash in Bracebridge

The 23-year-old female driver, who attempted to flee the scene, is facing numerous charges, say OPP
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision on Nicholls Road in Bracebridge this morning, Nov. 20, at 3 a.m.

Officers arrived and located the driver attempting to walk away from the scene. Three passengers were in the vehicle, two were assessed at the scene and released and the third, a 19-year-old Bracebridge woman, was transported to a local hospital and further airlifted to a Toronto hospital with life-altering injuries.

Police have charged 23-year-old Brenley Wilson of Bracebridge, ON with impaired operation CC 320.14(1)(a), Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b), impaired operation causing bodily harm CC 320.14(2) and obstruct peace officer CC 129(a). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge, ON on Jan. 5, 2021 to answer to her charges. Furthermore, her vehicle was impounded and driver's licence suspended for 90 days.

OPP Technical Collision Investigators are assisting with the investigation and Nicholls Road is currently closed to traffic.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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