Thunder Bay police charged a 22-year-old man with impaired and dangerous driving after an October 12 collision near Balmoral and John streets before 4 a.m.
Police say a 22-year-old man faces impaired and dangerous driving charges following an October 12 collision near Balmoral and John streets
THUNDER BAY — A 22-year-old man faces three driving charges following an early-morning single-vehicle collision near Balmoral and John streets on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Thunder Bay Police Service said Primary Response officers were dispatched shortly before 4 a.m. after receiving a report of a collision.
Police Report Signs of Impairment
Officers found a vehicle with damage consistent with a rollover, according to police.
A man at the scene identified himself as the driver. Police said officers observed multiple signs of impairment while speaking with him.
The driver registered a fail on a roadside alcohol screening test, police said. He was arrested and taken to the police station.
Three Charges Laid
The 22-year-old man is charged with:
- Impaired operation of a motor vehicle;
- Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired — blood alcohol concentration, 80 plus; and
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court appearance date.
The allegations have not been proven in court. The accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
