A 17-year-old is lucky to be alive after being trapped in his vehicle following a collision. Article content

According to Leeds County OPP , the crash happened on Nov. 19 shortly after midnight. When officers arrived on scene, they found a mangled vehicle with the teenager trapped inside. Article content

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With the help of the Rideau Lakes Fire Department, and the Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Services, crews were able to extricate the lone occupant, who sustained only minor injuries.

A breath sample was conducted and results revealed they were well over the legal limit.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old of Portland, has been charged with the following offences:

Operation while impaired, alcohol and drugs;

Operation while impaire

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