NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TINY TWP/MIDLAND — Two drivers are facing impaired driving charges after daytime collisions investigated by members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police on June 26, 2022.
At 10:38 a.m. a vehicle lost control while travelling at high speeds inside the boundaries of Awenda Provincial Park in the Township of Tiny. The vehicle was severally damaged after striking several trees before coming to a stop (see photo). The lone occupant of the vehicle was extricated by Tiny Township Fire Services and transported to a local hospital by Simcoe County Paramedics where he was treated for his injuries, which were minor in nature. Officers gathered evidence which lead them into an impaired driving investigation.
The driver's name is being withheld under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. He faces the following charge:
- Operation while impaired - Criminal Code
The driver was released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
At about 4:30 p.m. a minor collision occurred between a car and a large flatbed truck while traveling northbound on Simcoe Road 93 in the Town of Midland. A witness contacted Police with information and the vehicles were located on Harbourview Drive in Midland. While investigating the collision the involved officer noted signs of alcohol impairment from the driver of the truck and he was placed under arrest. A search of his vehicle located a quantity of cannabis and alcohol. The driver was transported to the detachment to provide breath samples.
As a result of this investigation, Andrew Sibbald, 53 years of Springwater Township was charged with the following offences:
- Operation while Impaired - Criminal Code
- Operation while over 80 milligrams - Criminal Code
- Cannabis readily available to driver - Cannabis Control Act
- Careless Driving - Highway Traffic Act
The driver's license of the accused has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed to be impounded for 7 days. The accused was released from police custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.
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