Impaired driving could be the cause of a single-vehicle rollover near Butter Pot Park.

    Thursday, 15 June 2023 16:40

    By Tonya Organ

    A 36-year-old man could be facing impaired driving charges after the crash on the TCH.

    A 36-year-old man could be facing impaired driving charges after a crash on the TCH near Butter Pot Park yesterday afternoon. RCMP say  they received a report of a single-vehicle roll-over crash at 4:15pm. The driver and lone occupant of the car showed signs of impairment. Police say he was taken to hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  A blood demand was provided and samples were collected. The investigation is continuing to see if charges of impaired driving will be laid. 

     

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