A man is facing several charges after driving impaired and fleeing the scene of a crash in Oro-Medonte Saturday evening.

Orillia OPP officers were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Forbes Road and Old Barrie Road shortly after 6 p.m. Police said witnesses said one of the drivers fled the area on foot. Three of the passengers in the other vehicle involved were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of the Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit then found the driver approximately 1.5 kilometers from the crash site and began a driving investigation. impaired.

A 27-year-old Barrie man was arrested and charged with six offenses including impaired driving, failing to remain at the scene of an accident and careless driving. His license was suspended for 90 days, his vehicle was impounded for seven days and he is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.