Vehicle in ditch leads to impaired charges in Montague Township

An Ottawa resident is facing several charges, including impaired driving, after a single vehicle collision in Montague Township last week.

Lanark County OPP say officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch on County Road 43 just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22. They arrested the driver and transported them to the detatchment in Carleton Place for testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Lee Cartier, 62, has been charged with:

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while prohibited

·        Obstruct a Peace Officer

·        Drive while under suspension -two counts

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 Perth on Monday, Nov. 24. 

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.