Snowmobiling Adam charged with impaired

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Driver arrested for impaired driving

MACDONALD-MEREDITH-ABERDEEN ADDITIONAL TWP, ON – On February 24, 2013, at approximately 1:50 a.m., Sault Ste. Marie OPP and Echo Bay Fire Department were dispatched to a single motorized snow vehicle collision on Church St. in Echo Bay, Ontario.

The driver, who was not wearing a skidoo helmet, received head injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police investigation revealed that the driver had been consuming alcohol.

Thirty-two-year old Adam Jesse Mitchell of Gamble Road, MacDonald-Meredith-Aberdeen Township was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Operate a Motor Vehicle with over 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on a promise to appear for provincial court on March 18, 2013.

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