Suspended Ottawa driver charged after three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 417

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Posted Apr 21, 2024 08:21:28 AM.

Last Updated Apr 22, 2024 09:40:57 AM.

An Ottawa man is facing charges after a three-vehicle crash on Friday.

According to the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers responded to the crash on Highway 417 near Lees Avenue shortly after 6 p.m.

Police say the driver, a 47-year-old man, was already on a suspended license.

His vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

No injuries have been reported.

A 47 y/o Ottawa man is facing charges in relation to a 3-vehicle collision on #Hwy417. Shortly after 6pm on April 19, #OttawaOPP responded to the collision near Lees Ave. The driver was found to be suspended under the Criminal Code. His vehicle also impounded for 45 days.^mf pic.twitter.com/U8L2NSrLDC
— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) April 20, 2024

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