Driver Rescued After Plunging into Eastern Ontario River, Later Charged

Driver Rescued After Plunging into Eastern Ontario River, Later Charged
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Matthew Trueman
Updated:
Ottawa police are investigating after a vehicle plunged through the ice of the Rideau River in the city’s south end on Jan. 16.
According to a statement from the Ottawa Police Service, the sole occupant was rescued by quick-thinking locals, who used a kayak to bring her to safety. The driver reportedly did not sustain any injuries.