(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an impaired-driving-related collision investigation near Villa Nova.
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at approximately 8:12 p.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a sedan on County Line, just outside of Villa Nova.
The investigation determined that the vehicle was travelling along County Line when it left the roadway, rolled over, and came to rest in a field. No injuries were reported.
Officers located the driver at the scene and, following a roadside sobriety test, took the individual into custody without incident.
As a result, 35-year-old Brittnee CARRUTHERS of Haldimand County was charged with the following alleged offences:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
- Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.
