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Impaired Driver Arrested in Avondale

Jul 18, 2026 | 8:44 AM

(VOCM News)

A 57-year-old man was arrested following a traffic stop on the Avondale Access Road Thursday night.

RCMP say the driver had open alcohol and cannabis in the vehicle, and showed signs of impairment by drugs.

The man was arrested for driving with open alcohol, and a blood sample was taken to determine whether a charge of drug-impaired driving is appropriate.

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