OPP charged a motorist with a slew of driving offenses after they were called to a collision on the 12th Side Road in the Blue Mountains.
It happened shortly before 5 pm on Jan. 3rd.
Officers were contacted by a person who reported having been struck by the side mirror of a black-colored pickup truck while walking on the 12th Side Road near Grey Road 19.
The caller, who was still at the scene, did not suffer any injuries and reported that the involved vehicle was last seen eastbound on Sixth Street towards Collingwood.
An officer on patrols was on Sixth Street at the time and observed the involved vehicle and proceeded to conduct a vehicle stop.
Police say interactions with the driver found he was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken to detachment for processing.
Charged is a 44 yr old man from Collingwood.
Charges Include:
Impaired Driving
Failure to Stop After an Accident
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
Police say he was also charged under the Liquor Licence Act for Driving a Motor Vehicle with an Open Container of Liquor.
The accused is to appear in Collingwood court on February 1st.