Alliston man facing impaired charges after striking hydro pole

 

Posted June 4, 2026

 

Nottawasaga OPP have arrested and charged a 28-year-old male with impaired operation following a single-vehicle collision, Monday night.

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On June 1, shortly before 6:00 pm, police were notified of a vehicle allegedly travelling at a high rate of speed that had collided with a hydro pole on Adjala-Tecumseth Townline.

 

At the scene OPP "observed a heavily damaged vehicle and a downed hydro pole with live wires, which ignited a grass fire."

 

Police spoke with the driver, who did not require medical attention, and observed signs of impairment. Following further investigation, the driver was arrested.

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The 28-year-old male from Alliston is charged with: 

• Operation while impaired - blood drug concentration (80 plus)

• Dangerous operation

• Obstruct peace officer

 

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford at a later date. Their driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.