Multi-vehicle accident leads to impaired driving charge

Published on December 29, 2012; Published on December 29, 2012

Topics :: Water Street

A man has been charged with impaired driving following an accident in downtown St. John’s where it’s alleged he struck three parked vehicles.

Peter Evans appeared in weekend and statutory holidays court Saturday morning, where he was released on an undertaking.

According to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s overnight report, witnesses saw a vehicle hit three parked vehicles on Water Street early Friday evening. Witnesses also reported that the male driver appeared to be impaired. Police believe the driver was under the influence of drugs.

Evans is charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and public mischief by diverting suspicion. His next scheduled court date is Jan. 25.

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Peter Evans

- January 1, 2013 at 19:36:00

Post the age and location of the suspect so those with the same name don't have to deny it? Poor journalism...

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Peter Evans

- January 1, 2013 at 13:34:03

Maybe you should post the AGE and LOCATION of the suspect so that those of us with the same name are not slandered by this article... Very irresponsible journalism.

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