Gorham Township, ON – A single-vehicle ATV collision in the early hours of August 4, 2024, has resulted in impaired driving charges against a Gorham Township resident.
At approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash. The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment by EMS.
Upon investigation, it was determined that the driver had been impaired by alcohol. The individual, identified as 50-year-old Emilio BISIGNANO of Gorham, was arrested and transported to the Thunder Bay Detachment for further testing.
BISIGNANO has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offenses:
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 18, 2024.
The OPP continues its efforts to remove impaired drivers from Ontario’s roads, ensuring the safety of all residents. The public is urged to report any suspected impaired driving by calling 9-1-1.
