Essex County Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 36-year-old Leamington man following a motor vehicle collision with a cyclist that occurred in the early hours of May 10.
Incident Details
Around 2:19 a.m., OPP officers responded to the incident on Erie Street South near Coronation Avenue in the Municipality of Leamington. Police reported that the driver fled the scene but was located shortly after.
A 36-year-old cyclist sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to OPP.
Charges Laid
The suspect has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired — blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
- Operation causing bodily harm
- Failure to stop at an accident resulting in bodily harm
OPP also initiated a 90-day Administrative Driver's License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
Court Appearance
The suspect is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on June 23.
Police Reminder
To keep roads safe, OPP said officers will continue enforcing impaired driving laws. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or suspect someone is driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, OPP encourage you to call 9-1-1 immediately.
For non-emergency traffic complaints, you may call 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
