A Sault Ste. Marie man who wasn’t supposed to be driving crashed his pickup truck in Blind River, police say.

His vehicle ended up in the ditch at Astles Road and Highway 557 on Sept. 4.

Alcohol could be smelled on his breath, a release says.

Brian Marion, 53, was charged with operation while impaired by alcohol, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and operation while prohibited.

His court date is Oct. 2 in Elliot Lake.

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