Impaired driving, stunt driving among charges laid against Ottawa man

Ontario Provincial Police cruiser is seen in this undated photo. (CityNews)

By Rachel Morgan

Posted Apr 6, 2025 01:14:47 PM.

Last Updated Apr 8, 2025 09:27:45 AM.

A 38-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with stunt driving and impaired driving related charges after being stopped on Highway 417.

Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on April 4, provincial police stopped the driver who was travelling 169km/h in a 100km/h area of the highway.

Upon speaking with the driver, police say they noticed signs of impairment. The driver registered nearly twice the legal limit.

As a result, 38-year-old Eric Laroque faces the following charges:

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Dangerous operation
Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
Speeding – 50+km/h over posted speed limit

Officials say Laroque had his driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 14 under Ontario’s Stunt Driving laws. He is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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