A developing story from Thunder Bay: A Brampton, Ont., man is facing animpaired drivingcharge after officers say he was operating a fully-loaded dump truck that was swerving into oncoming traffic in Wellington County.
Officers received a traffic complaint at about 1:15 p.m. Thursday about a gravel dump truck crossing the centre line near Queen Street in Puslinch Township and nearly striking oncoming vehicles, Ontario Provincial Officers (OPP) noted in a news release. Following an probe, officers charged a 27-year-old man from Brampton with operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more.
The officers news release also included an image of an alcohol bottle in the cab of a vehicle. Officers declared the driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the dump truck was impounded for seven days. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. The OPP thanked the member of the public who reported the vehicle, saying the call helped keep roads responsible..
The officers news release also included an image of an alcohol bottle in the cab of a vehicle.
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📍 Source: Global News Thunder Bay · By: Global News Staff · 🗓️ August 07, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
