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Man charged with impaired driving in Christmas Eve crash in Peterborough

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Impaired driving charge laid in Chrismas Eve East City crash
The driver of a car faces charges following a Christmas Eve crash in East City in Peterborough – Jan 3, 2019

A Hiawatha First Nation man faces impaired driving charges following a Christmas Eve crash in Peterborough’s East City.

Around 12:55 a.m. on Dec. 24, police responded to a single vehicle collision after a car struck a “Welcome to Ashburnham” sign and a traffic pole at the intersection of Burnham and Hunter Streets.

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Police say during their investigation, they noted a “strong” odour of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver’s breath. The man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, police on Tuesday said the driver has been charged.

Taylor William Musgrave, 18, of Paudash Road, Hiawatha, was arrested and charged with impaired driving.

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He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 16.

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