(NORWICH, ON) – An individual from the Township of Norwich is facing impaired driving related charges after a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) had tipped over after entering the ditch.
On May 3, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a CMV in the ditch that had tipped over on Highway 59, in the Township of Norwich.
Frans Versteeg, 39-years-old, of the Township of Norwich, has been charged with:
· Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
· Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Dangerous Operation
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on June 10, 2025.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
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