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Crash leads to impaired driving charges in Kirkland Lake

Officers responded to the scene on the evening of Dec. 22
TimminsToday Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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KIRKLAND LAKE - A motor vehicle collision has resulted in impaired driving charges for one Kirkland Lake resident.

On Dec. 22, 2024 at approximately 7 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Federal Street. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the individual had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Erin McNaueal, a 55-year-old from Kirkland Lake, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol
  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Careless driving

The accused was issued a 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on Jan. 23, 2025.

Kirkland Lake and surrounding area is reminded that whether someone is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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