Ottawa man arrested for impaired driving, stunt driving on Hwy. 417
Posted Jul 27, 2026 01:10:21 PM.
Ottawa OPP have arrested a 33-year-old male from Ottawa with multiple driving-related charges, including impaired and stunt driving, following an incident Saturday morning.
The incident in question occurred shortly before 4:00 a.m. on July 25 on Highway 417. Police stopped the suspect’s vehicle after the man was clocked driving 181km/h.
The 33-year-old has been arrested for the following charges:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Possess more than one licence
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
- Speeding – 50+km/h over the posted speed limit.
The driver received a 90-day driving suspension and had his vehicle impounded for 14-days.
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