May 31, 2016
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IMPAIRED DRIVER FACING DAY IN COURT
(KINCARDINE, ON) – May 30, at 9:28 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol, stopped a black Buick on Kincardine Avenue in Kincardine.
The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Forty-three-year-old David ARMSTRONG of Kincardine has been charged with impaired driving and operate over-80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in court June 29, to answer to the charges.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
COLLISIONS WITH DEER
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Between May 21 at 7:30 a.m., and May 26 at 9:40 p.m., the South Bruce OPP investigated four motor vehicle collisions with deer.
The South Bruce OPP is offering drivers the following tips to help reduce the chances of hitting a deer:
Be especially attentive from sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise; these are the highest risk times for deer-vehicle collisions.
Drive with caution when moving through areas known to have a large deer population; remember - deer seldom run alone - if you see one deer, others may be nearby.
When driving at night, use high beam headlights if there is no oncoming traffic; the high beams will better illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the roadway.
Slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten the deer away.
Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane; many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit another vehicle or lose control of their cars.
Always wear your seatbelt; most people injured in deer-vehicle crashes were not wearing their seatbelt.
Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors to deter deer; slow down, stay in control and stay alert.
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