A 60-year-old Windsor man is facing impaired driving charges after crashing his vehicle into a ditch in Essex on Sunday evening.
OPP officers from the Essex Detachment responded to the scene around 8:43 p.m. on County Road 11 near 5th Concession Road. Upon speaking with the driver, police determined he had consumed alcohol. He was arrested and taken to a local detachment.
The man has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – over 80
As per regulations, he received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
No injuries were reported in the crash. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Windsor on July 4.
The OPP reminds the public to report impaired driving by calling 911 in emergencies or 1-888-310-1122 for non-emergency complaints.