14% FEWER VEHICLES INVESTIGATED; 24% INCREASE IN CHARGES AND 37% INCREASE IN ROADSIDE SUSPENSIONS
Peel - Peel Regional Police have completed their annual Festive R.I.D.E program, which ran from November 25, 2011, to January 1, 2012.
During this period, 249 motorists were charged with Criminal Code drinking and driving related offences, 20 of which included the offence of Failing or Refusing to Provide a Breath Sample to police. Another 286 motorists received Warn Range Suspensions under the authority of the Highway Traffic Act.
A strategic approach utilizing impaired arrest and collision data analysis once again proved an effective tool in this year's campaign.
Inspector Robert Orr, Officer - in - Charge of Traffic Services, said the number of people charged this year is troubling; it shows that education and enforcement remain essential. "I am very proud of all the hard work of our R.I.D.E. teams during this campaign. Unfortunately the numbers are a stark reminder that there are still motorists who choose to drink and drive, placing themselves and others at risk." he said. "We remain diligent year-round in our efforts to enforce impaired driving laws, and to keep our roads safe."
The following table highlights the results from this year's Festive R.I.D.E. program:
Year
Vehicles Investigated
Persons Charged
Total WARN Range Suspensions
2010
33,520
201
209
2011
28,871
249
286
Peel Regional Police remind the public that R.I.D.E. programs continue to operate on a weekly basis throughout the Region. These programs are in addition to regular patrols and sobriety checks performed by our front line officers, who are out keeping the Region's roads safe for the community, 24 hours-a-day.
The public is encouraged to report impaired drivers by calling 911 when they see what they believe to be an impaired driver behind the wheel. .
If you plan to drink, don't drive. Arrange for a designated driver, take public transit, call a taxi or sober friend, or even stay the night.
Mississauga - Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau have charged a 20 year-old male with impaired related charges after a fatal collision on Cawthra Road, at the QEW.
On Sunday December 11th, 2011, at approximately 3:26 a.m the victim, a 40 year-old Mississauga man was operating a 2001 Kia Rio in the intersection of Cawthra Road and the QEW when his vehicle collided with a 2012 Dodge Caliber.
The victim and his 2 year-old son were ejected from their vehicle. Both were taken to hospital where the father succumbed to his injuries. The 2 year-old sustained serious injuries. The victim's wife who was also in the vehicle was sent to hospital with minor injuries.
The 4 occupants of the Dodge were sent to hospital with minor, non-life threatening injuries.
20 year-old, Darren MILLETT, has been charged with 9 alcohol related driving offences, including Impaired Driving Causing Death, Criminal Negligence Causing Death, Excess Blood Alcohol, three counts of Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm and three counts of Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm. MILLETT will make an appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Monday, December 12, 2011
Investigators have spoken to several witnesses. However, they would like to speak with anyone else who may have witnessed the collision, or the circumstances leading up to it.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Major Collision Bureau. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
Mississauga - Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau are appealing for witnesses in a fail to remain motor vehicle collision that resulted in a 61 year old female pedestrian receiving serious injuries.
On Thursday December 8th, 2011, at approximately 5:44 am, a pedestrian was attempting to cross at the intersection of Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East. While crossing in the intersection, she was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop and left the scene.
The 61 year old female from Etobicoke was taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau are appealing to the driver of the vehicle that struck the woman to contact them at 905-453-2121, extension 3710.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Major Collision Bureau. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
