A Hastings, Ont., man faces impaired driving charges following a collision on Hwy. 7 east of Peterborough on Monday night.
According to Peterborough County OPP, officers around 8:15 p.m. responded to a two-vehicle collision on the highway near North Asphodel 5th Line, about 20 kilometres east of Peterborough in Asphodel-Norwood Township.
“Witnesses reported that two vehicles were involved in a rear-end collision and the vehicles were in the ditch,” stated Const. Joe Ayotte.
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No one was injured after emergency crews found a car and a Jeep in the ditch.
OPP determined one of the drivers was under the influence of drugs.
Ryan Gorton, 35, of Hastings, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.
His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
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He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Aug. 25, OPP stated Tuesday morning.
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