Brockville man, 72, charged with impaired after colliding with two vehicles coming out of restaurant

A collision that took place in Brockville on Thursday has resulted in an impaired driving charge.

Brockville Police Service say that on Jan. 23, at about 8 p.m., police received 911 calls regarding a motor vehicle collision that took place on Parkedale Avenue, just west of Millwood Avenue. It was reported that a vehicle was pulling out of the parking lot of a restaurant in the area, when it collided with two other vehicles. Police say the suspect vehicle then fled from the scene of the collision.

The suspect vehicle was subsequently located in the parking lot of the 1000 Islands Mall, and the 72-year-old male, driver was identified. Police say he attempting to hide in one of the businesses at that location. Officers spoke to the male and learned that he had been consuming alcohol. A roadside breath test was administered, which confirmed this admission.

The suspect was placed under arrest and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. This test confirmed that the male was impaired and operating over the legal limit. The subject’s driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle impounded and charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg and failure to stop after accident. He was released with a future court date.