(ESSA, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a motor vehicle collision in Essa Township.

On June 11, 2025, shortly after 1:00 am, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single vehicle in the ditch on the 5th Line, in the Essa Township. Officers located the vehicle and upon initial investigation no persons were located at the scene. During the investigation two individuals returned to the vehicle and met with officers. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Keith MACKINNON 54-years-old of Innisfil was charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Fail to remain
• Occupant - fail to report accident
• Fail to report damage to property on highway

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on July 10, 2025, to answer to the charge.