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RCMP arrests woman for impaired driving following single-vehicle crash
September 22, 2026
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Brookvale, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment arrested a woman for impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash in Brookvale.
On September 18, at approximately 9 p.m., RCMP and fire services responded to a report of a vehicle crash in the 100-200 block of Canada Rd.
Upon arrival, officers located a Mazda 3 that had hit split a power pole, resulting in a power outage. An officer spoke with the driver and observed signs of impairment. A roadside breath test was given to the driver, which resulted in a fail.
The driver, a 24-year-old woman from Brookvale, was arrested for impaired driving. She was transported to the Enfield RCMP Detachment where she provided two breath samples registering 150 mg% and 140 mg%.
The woman was released and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.
Road safety is a shared responsibility. Before consuming alcohol or drugs, plan ahead for a safe ride. Reporting suspected impaired drivers to 911 can help prevent serious injuries and save lives.
File #: 26-146303