Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a 41-year-old Woodslee man with impaired driving following a single-vehicle collision in Lakeshore. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 24, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Lakeshore Road 113.
Details of the Incident
Officers responded to a call reporting a vehicle in a ditch. Upon arrival, they arrested and charged the driver with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and failure or refusal to comply with a demand. The accused was also issued a 90-day driver's license suspension, and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Court Appearance
The man is scheduled to appear in court in July 2026 to face the charges.
OPP Reminder to the Public
The OPP urges anyone who suspects a driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol to call 911 immediately for urgent traffic complaints. Non-emergency traffic complaints can be reported by calling 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the importance of reporting suspicious behavior to law enforcement.
