Douro-Dummer – Ontario Free Press

(DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews responded to a collision involving a school bus and a minivan on Thursday June 20, 2024.

On Thursday June 20, 2024, at approximately 4:30pm, the Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to a collision at Highway 28 and Centre Road in Douro-Dummer Township. The report was that a school bus and a minivan had collided and that the school bus had rolled on its side. As a precaution, ORNGE Air was tiered, and EMS was dispatched. Passing motorists stopped to assist and it was determined that there were no children on the bus.

The bus had been travelling southbound on Highway 28 when the driver of the minivan, who was westbound on Centre Road, went through the stop sign without coming to a stop causing the bus to collide with it. Both vehicles only had the driver on board.

Only minor injuries were reported.

(DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver has been charged with Impaired driving after their vehicle was stopped for speeding on Highway 28.

On March 24, 2024, at approximately 7:00pm, the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 28 in Douro-Dummer Township. While dealing with the driver, the officer detected an odour of alcohol and made an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand. The driver provided a sample of his breath and as a result was arrested.

James WILKINSON (age 30) of Selwyn Township, ON, was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 30, 2024.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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