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Cannabis, fentanyl seized after collision in City of Kawartha Lakes: OPP

OPP seized cannabis and fentanyl following a collision in the City of Kawartha Lakes on Tuesday.
OPP seized cannabis and fentanyl following a collision in the City of Kawartha Lakes on Tuesday. Global News File

A City of Kawartha Lakes man faces impaired, drug charges following a collision on Tuesday.

Kawartha Lakes OPP say an officer responded to a two-vehicle collision on Pigeon Lake Road east of Lindsay.

The investigation revealed the presence of drug paraphernalia along with what is suspected to be cannabis and fentanyl, OPP said.

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Both drivers were taken to Ross Memorial Hospital as a precaution.

William Amos, 32, was arrested and charged with driving while impaired by alcohol and drugs and two counts of possession of a schedule I substance (opioid).

He is scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on July 25.

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