Police say impaired driver got stuck in snowbank on ice road near Moosonee

James Bay Ontario Provincial Police responded around 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 21 to a report of a suspected impaired driver whose vehicle had become lodged in a snowbank on the ice road. (OPP photo)

A 55-year-old from has been charged with impaired driving following an incident Feb. 21 on the winter ice road between Moosonee and Moose Factory.

James Bay Ontario Provincial Police responded around 4:20 p.m. to a report of a suspected impaired driver whose vehicle had become lodged in a snowbank on the ice road.

“Officers spoke to the driver and determined that alcohol was a factor,” the OPP said in a news release Feb. 25.

“The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Moosonee OPP detachment for further testing.”

The 55-year-old from Moose Factory was charged with impaired driving offences and has a May 5 court date in the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee.

His driver’s licence was also automatically suspended for 90 days.

“Impaired driving continues to pose a serious risk on Ontario roadways,” police said.

“If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 911 immediately.”