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RCMP Arrest Two Drivers for Impaired Driving Following Single Vehicle Crash
March 13, 2026
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Cornwall, Prince Edward Island
From: Prince Edward Island RCMP
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Queens District RCMP arrested two drivers for impaired driving following a single‑vehicle crash in Cornwall.
On March 12, 2026, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Queens District RCMP responded to a single‑vehicle crash that occurred directly in front of the Queens District RCMP detachment in Cornwall.
Upon arrival, police observed a vehicle in a ditch and another vehicle at the scene. The driver of the vehicle in the ditch and the driver of the second vehicle were both arrested for impaired driving by alcohol. No one was seriously injured in the crash.
Each driver provided breath samples; one registered readings of 320 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, while the other registered 180 mg per 100 ml of blood. The legal limit is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
“Having two impaired drivers arrested at a single vehicle crash is exceptionally rare— and for it to happen directly in front of a police detachment is remarkable,” said Cpl. Gavin Moore, Media Relations Officer for the PEI RCMP.
Both drivers were lodged in cells and later released once sober. They are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
On the same date, approximately one hour later at 7:55 p.m., Prince District RCMP responded to several reports of an erratic driver in Borden‑Carleton. A 37‑year‑old man was arrested for impaired driving by alcohol and provided breath samples over 300 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
Impaired driving is a major contributor to serious collisions and fatalities on PEI roadways. Breath sample results like those seen in these investigations are extremely high and pose a significant danger to the public. Motorists are encouraged to help keep Island roads safe by calling 911 if they observe a suspected impaired driver.