North Bruce Peninsula Man Charged With Impaired Driving After Collision on Stokes Bay Road
North Bruce Peninsula resident charged with impaired driving following October 13 collision; court date set for November 6 in Owen Sound.
One man faces impaired driving charges after swerving to avoid a deer near Stokes Bay and hitting a pole instead.
The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the crash on October 13, 2025, at about 8:10 p.m. According to police, the driver swerved to avoid a deer, lost control, and struck a telephone pole. No injuries were reported.
Police have charged 58-year-old Scott Blight of Northern Bruce Peninsula with operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – 80 plus.
As required under Ontario law, a 90-day administrative driver’s licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment were issued.
Blight has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 6, 2025.
The OPP continues to remind drivers that impaired driving poses a serious risk to public safety. Anyone who suspects a driver may be impaired is urged to call 911 immediately. Non-emergency reports of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can be made to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Further information on impaired driving laws and penalties is available through the Ontario Ministry of Transportation at mto.gov.on.ca.