Durham police yesterday said a female is facing several charges after causing a collision while impaired near a school in Whitby.
A grey Kia sedan collided with a parked white Hyundai sedan. Both vehicles were in the area to pick up children from a nearby public school.
The incident took place on Friday, January 30 at about 3:50 pm when members of Central West Division responded to a collision in the area of Fifewood Crescent and Fallingbrook Street.
The driver of the Hyundai attempted to speak with the driver of the Kia, however the Kia fled the area.
Several witnesses reported that the driver of the Kia appeared impaired, police said.
A short time later officers located the Kia at a nearby residence. The driver showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody without incident.
No persons involved in the collision suffered any physical injuries, police said.
More Thank Double The Alcohol Level
After completing two separate breath tests, the accused registered a blood alcohol level of 170 mg and 180 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. The legal limit for alcohol consumption is 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood.
A 32-year-old female from Whitby has been charged with: Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Exceed, Fail to Remain at Accident, and Dangerous Operation.
The unnamed driver was released on an undertaking.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Hawkins of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1801.