On August 3, 2025, at approximately 5:56 a.m., members of the Leamington OPP Detachment along with Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Seacliff Drive West, Municipality of Leamington.
Officers arrived on scene and determined that a female driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to local hospital. Upon speaking to the second involved driver, officers determined that they had previously consumed alcohol and was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
As a result, a 36 year old male resident of Leamington, has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 20, 2025.
The OPP remains committed to removing impaired drivers from our roads through enforcement and education.
If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired, or who is showing disregard for local traffic laws, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.catchcrooks.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.