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Sarnia, Ont., encampment tent nearly struck by impaired driver's vehicle, police say

A tent at an encampment in Sarnia, Ont., “narrowly” avoided being hit by a vehicle over the weekend, according to local police.

A 25-year-old Blenheim, Ont., man has been charged

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Police in Sarnia, Ont., say a white car nearly struck a tent in an encampment in a park in the city over the weekend.
Police in Sarnia, Ont., say a white car nearly struck a tent in an encampment in a park in the city over the weekend. (Sarnia Police Service)

A tent at an encampment in Sarnia, Ont., "narrowly" avoided being hit by a vehicle over the weekend, according to local police.

Authorities allege the driver of the vehicle was impaired when it nearly struck a tent in Rainbow Park.

"Officers arrived to find the driver holding an open liquor bottle with several empty beer cans in the front seat," Sarnia police said in a statement.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

A 25-year-old Blenheim, Ont., man has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle and for refusing to supply a breath sample.

Sarnia police say this car nearly hit an encampment tent in Rainbow Park. They also allege the driver from Chatham-Kent was impaired at the time.
Sarnia police say this car nearly hit an encampment tent in Rainbow Park. They also allege the driver from Chatham-Kent was impaired at the time. (Sarnia Police Service)
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