Dana FOUNTAIN-SMITH Arrested Following Collision

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On August 12, 2024, at approximately 1:02 a.m., Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 77 at County Road 8, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Officers arrived on scene along with Lakeshore Fire Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to find a vehicle had struck a residence.

As a result of the collision, 4 occupants of the vehicle were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries including a 7-year-old child. No one in the residence sustained any injuries.

On Friday September 13, 2024, Dana FOUNTAIN -SMITH, 35 years-of-age of London, Ontario was arrested in Peel Region and charged with the following offences.

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs S.320.14(1)(a) CC,

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) S.320.14(1)(b) CC

·        Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm S.320.12(2) CC

·        Driving while under suspension S.53(1) HTA

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor.

Should you see an impaired driver or dangerous driving behaviour, Essex County OPP urge you to report it immediately. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact or *OPP on your mobile device.

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