High-speed collision results in multiple criminal driving charges

(BLUEWATER, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Goderich resident with several criminal driving offences following a single-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Bluewater back in June.

Monday, June 16, just after 11 p.m., Huron County OPP officers responded to the report of a vehicle that had been travelling northbound on Bluewater Veterans Highway at a high rate of speed and left the roadway near Sugarbush Road, just south of Bayfield.

The vehicle was heavily damaged, and the driver was located nearby with minor injuries. Police arrested the driver for impaired operation and dangerous driving and also discovered that the individual was prohibited from driving a motor vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Cory HODGES, 38, of Goderich was charged with:
 

• Dangerous Operation
• Impaired Operation - Alcohol and Drug
• Impaired Operation - Over-80
• Operation while Prohibited - (two counts)
• Take Motor Vehicle without Consent
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Drive While Under Suspension (three counts)

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*