Washago man charged after crashing into tree in Tiny Township
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Police charged a driver with being impaired after a single-vehicle collision in Tiny Township over the weekend.
Provincial police say the Washago man demolished his Jeep after crashing it into a tree on Awenda Park Road Saturday afternoon.
The 39-year-old driver was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
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Police charged him with impaired operation and handed him a 90-day licence suspension and vehicle impoundment for seven days.
He was later released from police custody with a future court date.
Police encourage the public to report suspected impaired drivers, whether on the road, trails or water, by calling 911.
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