Well-known Calgary realtor and developer John Torode is facing charges, accused of a drunk driving crash in June. On June 12 around 12:25 a.m., RCMP responded to a head-on crash between a minivan and a sedan on Highway 2 just south of Calgary city limits. Three people were taken to hospital: the driver of the minivan, Torode and his passenger, and a young woman who was airlifted to hospital in critical condition. Torode is facing charges that include impaired driving, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and driving with blood-alcohol level over .08, RCMP confirmed on Friday evening. Torode has served on the boards of Theatre Calgary, Calgary Centre for Performing Arts, Calgary Philharmonic and currently sits on the Calgary Opera and Theatre Junction boards.

Source: CBC News August 29, 2020 00:00 UTC