Impaired driving charges laid following single-vehicle collision
Posted Jul 20, 2025 11:31:55 AM.
Last Updated Jul 20, 2025 11:32:00 AM.
One man has been charged with impaired driving related charges following a single-vehicle collision on Highway 417.
Shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday morning, Ottawa OPP responded to a report of a single vehicle colliding with a center median of Highway 417 near Richardson Side Road.
Officers state that when inquiring about the cause of the incident, they observed signs of confusion from the driver. Police administered a roadside screening device and transported the driver to the Ottawa Detachment for further testing.
Dean Preso, 51, is facing the following charges:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
As a result of the charges, the individual’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.