Charges laid after suspected impaired driver rolls vehicle north of London

London police have charged a 37-year-old woman after a crash occurred north of London following a report of a suspected impaired driver.

Police say they were alerted to the suspect car Monday evening along Wharncliffe Road.

Police followed the suspect vehicle north of the city to the small community of Birr along Highway 4.

That’s where the driver lost control, rolling the vehicle and taking out power lines.

Police say the driver was taken to hospital for assessment but she was not seriously injured. She was later arrested.

Highway 4 was closed overnight between 12 Mile Road and 13 Mile Road, and was expected to remain closed until 8 p.m. Tuesday for the investigation and repair of hydro poles.

The London woman has been charged with;

impaired driving
dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
impaired exceed blood alcohol concentration
fail to stop at scene of accident
fail to stop for police
fail to comply with recognizance
fail to comply with conditions of undertaking
drive while suspended.
She was scheduled to appear in a London court on Tuesday for a bail hearing.

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