Barrie man charged with impaired driving after rolling vehicle onto roof
Emergency crews attend the scene of a crash in Barrie, Ont., on Sun., Dec. 4, 2022. (Source: At the Scene Photography)
A Barrie man faces multiple charges after rolling his vehicle onto its roof Sunday night.
Emergency crews attend the scene of a crash in Barrie, Ont., on Sun., Dec. 4, 2022. (Source: At the Scene Photography)
Police say the car was found flipped upside down on the grass along Wellington Street near the plaza.
Emergency crews attend the scene of a crash in Barrie, Ont., on Sun., Dec. 4, 2022. (Source: At the Scene Photography)
Officers located the uninjured driver a short time later.
The accused was arrested and faces impaired operation and dangerous operation of a vehicle.
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