Car crash on Highway 15 close to Carleton Place results in 4 injuries; charges pressed against a single driver

A 40-year-old man from Stittsville is facing numerous charges after a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 15 in Beckwith, Lanark County. The incident, reported as a "T-bone collision," occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Emergency personnel temporarily halted traffic on Highway 15 between Beckwith 9th and 10th lines, and advised motorists to take alternate routes. Four individuals were taken to the hospital in Carleton Place with non-life-threatening injuries. All parties involved in the collision were treated and released from the hospital, except for the accused, who was arrested.

The accused is charged with operation while impaired - alcohol, driving a motor vehicle with liquor readily available, and driving a motor vehicle with liquor in an open baggage. Additionally, the individual is charged with dangerous operation, driving while under suspension, red light - fail to stop, and criminal negligence causing bodily harm. The charges against the accused have not been specified in the provided information.

Prior to the collision, the Ottawa Police Service and OPP received numerous traffic complaints involving one of the vehicles. The vehicle of the accused was impounded for seven days. The accused was traveling with two children at the time of the collision, while the other driver was alone.

The Ottawa Police and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) encourage people to report any suspected impaired drivers. Tips from the public lead to a majority of the impaired stops. The accused is also charged with failure or refusal to comply with a breath demand, resulting from the collision investigation.

The name of the suspect arrested for multiple offenses related to the collision has not been publicly disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available. The public is reminded to drive safely and responsibly, and to report any suspected impaired drivers to the authorities.