Man arrested for impaired driving after collision with police vehicle
One person has been charged with impaired driving after being involved in a collision with a marked police vehicle.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were on patrol at the intersection of Balmoral Street and Oliver Road shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, when the collision occurred.
The police vehicle was travelling south on Balmoral Street with a green light when a vehicle turned in front of it from Oliver Road, causing the vehicles to collide.
Responding officers spoke to the driver of the other vehicle and observed signs of impairment.
Both vehicles sustained damage but no injuries were reported.
A 20-year-old Thunder Bay man is charged with Impaired Operation of a Vehicle and Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus).
The accused has been released on an undertaking with a future court appearance date.
