CITYnews halifax : Woman charged after vehicle lands on its roof off Bedford Bypass

CITYnews halifa / By Natasha O’Neill

Officers from the Halifax detachment of the RCMP laid charges against a woman after a crash that resulted in a vehicle rolling over.

According to a press release, on July 4, around 5:00 p.m., a Toyota Yaris was travelling from Dartmouth when it veered off the road, crashing into the ditch near the northbound lanes of the Bedford Bypass off-ramp.

Mounties responding to the scene said the Yaris rolled and landed on its roof and the driver was safely removed from it.

When speaking to the 25-year-old driver, officials said they “observed signs of impairment.” She was arrested for impaired driving and taken to the Lower Sackville detachment, where she provided breath samples of 210 mg% and 190 mg%, the release notes.

The accused was released and is expected to appear in a Dartmouth court at a later date.

Related:

• Halifax police warn against impaired driving after four separate arrests
• Lower Sackville man arrested for impaired driving after several calls from public
• Driver arrested for impaired driving after serious crash in Beaver Bank

Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs in the province has been a top concern for police.

In a statement RCMP said that, “Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor in preventable crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Nova Scotia roads.”

They are asking people to “make safe arrangements before heading out by choosing a designated driver, taking a taxi, or using a rideshare service.”

The Halifax Regional Police are also battling similar issues.

The force released its impaired driving statistics from May, which showed police charged 50 drivers with impaired-related offences.

The public is reminded that if they suspect an impaired driver, they should call 911.