(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (St. Thomas) Detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.
On Aprill 3, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., emergency services including members of the Elgin County OPP (St. Thomas Detachment) responded to a rear-end collision involving two passenger vehicles on Sunset Road near Talbotville Gore Road, Township of Southwold.
The investigating officer observed signs of impairment from the driver of the vehicle which collided with the rearend of the other vehicle. This individual was taken into custody without incident.
Both involved drivers were transported to a local hospital by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation, Steven HEWITT, a 47-year-old from Iona was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on April 30, 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.