An out-of-province truck driver has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic stop earlier this week on Highway 11.
According to a press release from the Almaguin Highlands detachment of the OPP, officers observed a tractor trailer on Highway 11 in Strong Township at about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday night driving with no rear lights activated.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on the commercial vehicle and as a result of the investigation, Simon Golom, 39, of Winnipeg was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Drive without proper rear light - commercial motor vehicle
- No mudguards - commercial motor vehicle
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Sundridge Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
"If you suspect a driver is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122," notes the media release.
