Nikhil Batta Impaired Driving

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A driver is facing charges following a motor vehicle collision in the Township of Perth East.

In the early hours of January 23^rd, 2025, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single vehicle collision.

As a result of the investigation, 20-year-old Nikhil Batta of London was arrested and charged with the following offences:

·        Operation while Impaired contrary to the Criminal Code

·        Have Care or Control of a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available contrary to the Cannabis Control Act 2017

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on March 3^rd, 2025.

If you suspect someone is driving a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you can call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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