A Ramara resident is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic stop in Orillia.

According to the OPP, officers stopped a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed shortly after  2 a.m. on Saturday (April 2).

Apurva Patel, 45, has been charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused is scheduled to appear in Orillia court on April 19.