A Sarnia resident is being accused of impaired and dangerous driving after a vehicle crashed into a mailbox in the Sault.
Sault Ste. Marie Police were called to the 1600 block of Third Line East at around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Arriving officers found the driver still inside the vehicle with minor physical injuries.
After speaking with the driver, police developed grounds to believe they may be impaired by alcohol.
Police say multiple breath samples registered above the legal limit.
Aleksandr Hilverda, 21, of Sarnia has been charged with:
- Operation While Impaired – Drug and/or Alcohol
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80+)
- Dangerous Operation
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.