(MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.
On August 6, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., Elgin OPP, (St. Thomas Detachment) responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle that was subject to a previously reported traffic complaint on Belmont Road north of Ron McNeil Line in Malahide Township, Elgin County.
No serious injuries were reported.
While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of impairment from the driver. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Thomas Detachment for further Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) testing.
As a result, Sean RICE, a 56-year-old from London was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Careless driving
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on September 3, 2024.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.