An 18-year-old youth was arrested this past weekend in Steinbach, after being involved in a vehicle collision while impaired.
On November 11, 2011, just after 9am, Steinbach RCMP and EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Reimer Avenue West and Giesbrecht street in Steinbach.
The investigation indicates that a Chevrolet Cavalier with three occupants was traveling south on Giesbrecht, the driver lost control while turning east and collided with a light standard on Reimer Avenue West.
A 17-year-old passenger of the car was transported to hospital with minor injuries and has since been released.
As a result of the incident an 18-year-old male was arrested at the scene and faces charges of impaired driving causing bodily harm.
