Editor's note: The charges against the accused were withdrawn on Nov. 9, 2023 after the man pleaded guilty.
An impaired driver has a variety of charges after police say he drove into a home last night in the city’s south end.
Police received the call at 7:08 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 10) about a truck that had collided with a home on Country Lane.
Before crashing into the house, the pick-up truck struck two vehicles,leaving a significant amount of debris in its path.
The driver of the truck was tended to by County of Simcoe Paramedic Services and police determined he was impaired.
The 21-year-old man from Barrie was transported to a nearby hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police continued their investigation at the hospital and conducted breath tests which confirmed he was impaired. As a result of the investigation, [the accused] has been charged with:
Operation While Impaired
Operation While Impaired Over 80
Dangerous Operation
Possess More Than One License
Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
Young Driver B.A.C. above zero.
The accused was released from custody once the police investigation was complete, and he is scheduled to appear at a Barrie court on Sept. 13.
