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Collingwood woman charged in wake of serious Highway 11 crash

Impaired driving charges were laid in the single-vehicle collision
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SEVERN – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a female with impaired driving after a single vehicle collision in the Township of Severn.  

Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on May 31, 2020, police received numerous 911 calls reporting a serious single vehicle collision on Highway 11 northbound, near Coopers Falls Road, in the Township of Severn. 

It was reported that a vehicle had struck the guardrail and had come to rest in the ditch on its side. While emergency medical services attended to the female driver, members of the Orillia OPP detachment began an impaired driving investigation. 

The driver was treated and released from hospital with minor injuries.  

As a result, Falin Herod, age 27, of Collingwood has been charged with:   

  • Operation While Impaired - Alcohol, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code  
  • Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code  
  • Dangerous Operation, contrary to Section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code  

The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on Aug. 11, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.  

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2000.

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