Gananoque resident charged with impaired after ATV crash leaves passenger seriously injured
A Gananoque resident is facing impaired driving charges following a single vehicle ATV collision on a trail just outside of town.
OPP say in a Thursday, June 4 media release that officers were called to a trail near County Road 2 and Robertson Road just after 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.
A passenger was ejected and sustained serious injuries, before being transported to a regional trauma centre.
Police say the operator did not sustain any major injuries, however investigation revealed their blood alcohol concentration to be over three times the legal limit.
As a result of the investigation, Paden Brewster, 24, of Gananoque has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
Charges have not been proven in court.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on July 10, 2026. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility,” police remind the public in the release. “If you witness dangerous or erratic driving behaviour, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.”