(HURON EAST, ON) – A South Huron resident is facing Impaired Operation charges following a rear-end crash that took place this past weekend in Kippen.
On Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 6:42 p.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a two-vehicle crash located at the intersection of Kippen Road and London Road. Prior to arriving on scene officers learned one of the involved drivers failed to remain at the scene of the crash after he collided with the victim’s pickup truck.
Soon after police were able to locate the suspect vehicle in Dashwood. A traffic stop was initiated and upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment. As a result the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit.
Joel BENDIG, 40 years of age from South Huron has been charged with the following offences:
· Operation While Impaired
· Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus
· Fail to Remain
The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 28, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.