A Quinte West resident is facing impaired driving charges following a single-vehicle collision on Frankford-Stirling Road.
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, just after 7:00 a.m., members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Quinte West Fire Department, and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Frankford-Stirling Road in Quinte West.
The vehicle had left the roadway and struck a hydro pole, causing damage to the pole. The driver was arrested on scene.
As a result of the investigation, Brandon THORN, 38 years old, of Quinte West, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Failure or refusal to comply with a demand
In addition to the criminal charges, the accused received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Impaired driving remains a serious threat to public safety and is entirely preventable. The Quinte West OPP reminds drivers to make responsible choices before consuming alcohol or drugs and operating a vehicle.
If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1 immediately. To report suspected impaired driving after the fact or other non-emergency traffic concerns, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
