Thunder Bay OPP – Driver Charged Following Motor Vehicle Collision of October 7th

Officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an impaired driver with multiple offences following a single motor vehicle collision.

On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, shortly before 7:00 p.m., officers with Thunder Bay OPP along with emergency medical services responded to reports of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 587/Pass Lake Road. Two individuals were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Jaelyn LEVERT, 20 years old from Thunder Bay, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

• Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
• Operation causing bodily harm
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Careless driving
• Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limit
• Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

The OPP is committed to public safety across Ontario. Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious activity by calling 911 in emergency situations or through the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.

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