On February 27th at approximately 2am the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision near Church Street West in Elora.
It was reported that a passenger vehicle went down an embankment at the end of a dead-end street and came to a stop on a walking trail.
Wile speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence by alcohol. A roadside screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail.
The driver was arrested and underwent further testing.
A 51 year old male of Brampton has been charged with operation while impaired 80 plus mgs of alcohol in 100 ml of blood and possession of a control substance cocaine.
A 90 day drivers license suspension and 7 day vehicle impoundment were initiated.
The accused is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on March 30th to answer to the charges.