Keith MACKINNON – Hit & Run, Drunk Driving

Source: OPP
Date: Tue Jun 17 07:08:27 MST 2025

( ESSA, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a motor vehicle collision in Essa Township.



On June 11, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single vehicle in the ditch on the 5th Line, in the Essa Township. Officers located the vehicle and upon initial investigation no persons were located at the scene. During the investigation two individuals returned to the vehicle and met with officers. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Keith MACKINNON 54-years-old of Innisfil was charged with:

Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Obstruct Peace Officer
Fail to remain
Occupant – fail to report accident
Fail to report damage to property on highway
The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on July 10, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.