Three Windsor drivers are facing impaired driving charges following separate incidents on Canada Day, according to Windsor Police Service. The arrests included a driver who took a wrong turn into Canada at the Ambassador Bridge and another involved in a drive-thru collision.
Wrong Turn at Ambassador Bridge Leads to Charge
The first incident occurred just before 4:30 a.m. on July 1, when Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Ambassador Bridge stopped a male driver who had taken a wrong turn into Canada. The disoriented driver allegedly had an odour of alcohol on his breath and failed to provide a breath sample when requested. He was transported to Windsor Police Service headquarters. The 31-year-old man was charged with failure to provide a breath sample.
Drive-Thru Collision Results in Impaired Charges
Officers responded to a report of a collision at a restaurant drive-thru in the 2500 block of Tecumseh Road East at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The driver allegedly displayed multiple signs of impairment, including poor balance, bloodshot eyes and an odour of alcohol on his breath. A 42-year-old man now faces one count each of impaired operation of a vehicle and operation of a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.
Driver Found Passed Out Behind Wheel
The third driver was arrested just after 1 a.m. on July 2, when officers responded to a report of a male passed out inside a vehicle in the 1700 block of Shepherd Street East. Officers allegedly found the driver asleep behind the wheel and open alcohol in the vehicle. Police said the driver failed a breath test administered at police headquarters. The 28-year-old man has been charged with operation of a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.
Support for Affected Individuals
If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, contact Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Windsor Police Service victim assistance unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 7179.
