Katrina ORMOND – Drunk Driving, Hit & Run

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – One person is charged with impaired driving following a two-vehicle collision in Chatham-Kent.

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at approximately 9:12 p.m., police responded to a report of a motorist driving erratically in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent. The motorist struck another vehicle and failed to stop.

As a result of the investigation, Katrina ORMOND, a 65-year-old from Chatham was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) (Criminal Code)

·      Fail to remain (Highway Traffic Act)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on Monday, November 17, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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