Published March 6, 2024

Taylor Clark

LJI Reporter

A 26-year-old woman was arrested for driving while impaired on February 19 after a collision

with an unoccupied parked vehicle in the driveway of a private residence in the Aylmer sector.

Shortly after 9:00 pm, officers with the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau arrived at the

intersection of Barsac and Élizabeth streets following a report of a collision. After speaking with

various witnesses, the police determined that the driver had failed to stop and, after the collision,

had entered the residence.

Upon interviewing the driver, officers observed signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication. The

driver was then arrested and brought to the police station for a breathalyzer test. The results

indicated the driver was over two times the permitted limit.

The woman was released with a promise to appear in court and will face charges of driving while

impaired by alcohol. In addition to the charges, her driving privileges will be suspended for 90

days, and her vehicle seized for 30 days.

The Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau invited anyone who has observed a worrying

situation on the road or erratic driving to contact them by calling 911.

Photo caption: Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau arrest a woman for impaired driving

following a collision with an unoccupied parked vehicle on February 19.

Photo credit: Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau Facebook

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