Police Arrest and Charge Driver for Impaired Following Cambridge Collision

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Police arrest and charge driver with impaired driving after responding to a motor vehicle collision in Cambridge.

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., police responded to reports of a single motor vehicle collision on Franklin Boulevard near Avenue Road.

Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver of a black GMC Terrain was travelling south on Franklin Boulevard, lost control and struck a light pole in the center median, causing the light pole to block northbound lanes.

Officer arrived and arrested the driver for impaired.

There were no injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old Cambridge male was charged with the following:

• Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs
• Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration
• Careless Driving

Franklin Boulevard was closed for the investigation and have since been reopened.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com

WA25042966 (957)

Media Inquiries:
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Public Information Unit
519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
publicinfo@wrps.on.ca

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