NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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KIRKLAND LAKE - On Feb. 10, 2021, at approximately 8:05 p.m., members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Government Road West in the Town of Kirkland Lake.
Two vehicles were involved in the collision and there were no injuries. Further investigation revealed that one of the drivers was under the influence of alcohol and was arrested at the scene.
As a result, Kelly-Ann O'Mara, 43 years of age, of Kirkland Lake, has been charged with the following:
- Operation while impaired - Alcohol, contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC),
- Operation while impaired - Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the CC, and
- Turn - Not in safety, contrary to section 142(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The driver was issued a 90 day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 25, 2021, in Kirkland Lake.
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