South Bruce OPP report impaired driver; and warn of collisions with deer

IMPAIRED DRIVER FACING DAY IN COURT
 
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Sept. 28, at 1:13 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a possible impaired driver operating a grey Chevrolet Silverado pick-up. 

The vehicle was located on Durham Street North in Kincardine and the driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. Thirty-year-old Erick RIVERA of Leamington has been charged with impaired care or control, and care or control over-80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 1, to answer to the charges.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
 

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POLICE RESPONDING TO COLLISIONS INVOLVING DEER
 
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has been called to several motor vehicle collisions involving deer. 

Between 11 p.m. Sept. 21, and 8 a.m. Sept. 28, officers responded to six crashes involving deer; no injuries have been reported.
 
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 when 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.

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.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.