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Driver Had 3 Times Legal Limit

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NRP say impaired driving led to head on crash between CRV and GO bus yesterday in St. Catharines, 18 passengers on the bus

A 56-year old man from a town east of Peterborough found to have 3-times the legal limit of impairment after a CRV slammed head on into a GO bus in St. Catharines.

Police say it happened yesterday afternoon, on North Service Road near YMCA Drive.

There were 18 passengers on the bus, the driver and five passengers, including a baby, were sent to hospital for minor injuries.

Police say Michael Winger of Omenee was charged with:

  • Impaired Operation of a Conveyance C.C
  • Impaired Operation of a Conveyance Exceed BAC C.C.
  • Fail to Surrender Insurance Card C.A.I.A.
  • Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available C.C.A.

His licence was suspended for 90 days, vehicle impounded for 7, he was released with a future court date.

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