Off-duty Ottawa police officer facing impaired driving charges following 2-vehicle collision

An arm patch is seen on an Ottawa Police Service officer during a news conference, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld/File)

The Ottawa Police Service says one of its officers has been placed on administrative duties after getting involved in a two-vehicle collision while off-duty on March 17.

Police note that there were no injuries reported in the collision.

Cst. Cory Chuchryk has been charged with impaired driving, failure to stop after an accident and dangerous driving.

Police did not provide more details.

He is scheduled to make a first appearance in court on May 4.