Both Drivers Found Impaired in Petawawa Head-On Collision
6 July 2026
Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired driving following a collision in Petawawa.
On July 4, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a report of a head-on collision on Town Centre Boulevard in the Town of Petawawa.
As part of the investigation an Approved Screening Devices (ASD) was utilized, and further testing was completed at the detachment.
As a result of the investigation, a 54-year-old from Petawawa has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:
•Operation while impaired – alcohol
•Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
•Careless driving
Additionally, a 33-years-old from Ottawa has been charged with:
•Operation while impaired – alcohol
•Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Both drivers received an immediate 90-day administrative driver’s licence suspension, and the vehicles they were operating were impounded for seven days.
The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on August 17, 2026.
The Ontario Provincial Police remain committed to enhancing road safety through the enforcement of impaired driving laws. Members of the public are reminded that impaired driving is a serious criminal offence and are encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1. Information may also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ValleyTips.ca
NOTE – Crime Stoppers tips are not received directly by the police communications centre. Imminent concerns and incidents in progress should always be reported directly to police by calling 9-1-1 or 1-888-310-1122.
However, if you have information about a habitual impaired driver, for example, you could submit an anonymous tip at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or ValleyTips.ca.
(Ontario Provincial Police)
