(ESSEX, ON) – A driver has been charged following a collision in Essex.
At approximately 8:23 p.m. on February 19, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a motor vehicle collision on County Road 50 E. in the Town of Essex.
David HIGHSTEAD, 32-years-old of Kingsville was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous Operation
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on April 1, 2026, to answer to the charges.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven day vehicle impoundment was inititiated for the driver as per statute.
The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).