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Vehicle nearly hits cruiser, impaired charge laid

A Lambton Shores man is charged with impaired driving after nearly colliding with a police cruiser.

South Bruce OPP officers were patrolling on Grey-Bruce Line at around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, when a cruiser was nearly hit by an oncoming vehicle.

The officer was able to swerve out of the way to avoid a crash and then stopped the driver, who was allegedly found to be impaired.

Police said the 65-year-old driver is scheduled to appear in court June 24 to answer to the charges.

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