On November 28th, 2023, at 11:52 p.m., the Yellowknife RCMP responded to a complaint of a motor vehicle collision on Franklin Avenue. RCMP attended and determined that the vehicle involved hit a concrete barrier at high speed, which caused significant damage to the passenger side of the vehicle. RCMP located the driver on scene and determined that driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was taken to the Yellowknife detachment and provided breath samples that were well over twice the legal limit. Charges of impaired driving and impaired driving while over the legal limit are pending against a 32-year-old woman from Yellowknife.
Fortunately, no one was injured in this collision despite the extensive damage caused to the vehicle. This incident is another reminder of the significant danger that driving while impaired brings to our roadways. As holiday party season is fast approaching, the RCMP would like to remind drivers to plan ahead and make sure they have a sober designated driver.
Impaired driving continues to be a significant issue in the Northwest Territories and is a preventable cause of injuries and deaths. Anyone who suspects a driver is impaired is asked to call 911.