Impaired Driving Incident on Highway 11/17 Leads to Arrest
THUNDER BAY – NEWS – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has reported the arrest of 62-year-old Janine Lafontaine from Thunder Bay, following a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11/17.
Details of the Incident
- Date and Time: November 5, 2023, just before 1:30 p.m.
- Location: Highway 11/17, Thunder Bay
- Event: Two-vehicle collision, no injuries reported
- Response: Driver fled the scene, later located by Thunder Bay Police Service
Charges and Legal Implications
Janine Lafontaine faces several charges under the Criminal Code of Canada:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs: This charge implies operating a vehicle while one’s ability to do so is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Conviction could result in a fine, license suspension, or imprisonment.
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus): This charge is laid when the driver’s blood alcohol concentration is over 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. Penalties include fines, driving prohibition, and possible jail time.
- Failure to Stop After Accident: This charge involves leaving the scene of an accident without providing contact information or assisting anyone injured. It can result in severe penalties including fines, imprisonment, and a driving ban.
Court Appearance and Public Safety Reminder
- Court Appearance: Scheduled for January 9, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay.
- Public Safety: The OPP emphasizes the importance of public education and enforcement to prevent impaired driving. They urge the public to report suspected impaired driving by calling 9-1-1.
