One Dead Andre AYOTTE Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Sep 25 03:41:06 MST 2024
On August 23, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, west of Verner, West Nipissing.
Two passenger vehicles were involved in the collision, where one person was pronounced deceased at the scene, while another person was transported to the local hospital by EMS.
The highway was closed in both directions for just over seven and half hours.
As a result of the investigation, Andre AYOTTE, 35-years-of-age, from Verner was arrested and charged with:
Careless driving causing death
Driver fail to properly wear seat belt
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on October 3, 2024, in North Bay.