FORT FRANCES – A 39-year-old Fort Frances resident is facing numerous charges following a two-vehicle collision last week.
According to a Rainy River Ontario Provincial Police release, officers were advised of a collision on Friday, Aug. 12 around 6:28 p.m. on the King’s Highway.
Police say a vehicle travelling eastbound at a high rate of speed, lost control and collided with a westbound vehicle.
It was suspected the driver of the eastbound vehicle was under the influence of a drug.
As a result of the investigation, Dawn Jourdain, 39, of Fort Frances has been arrested and charged with operation while impaired – blood drug concentration, dangerous operation, possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000, two counts of possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - Other Drugs, possession of a schedule I substance - other drugs, driving while under suspension and disobey portable red light.
The accused was held is custody.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario's roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
