(BRANT, ON) – A driver is facing Impaired charges following a motor vehicle collision.
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 11:42 pm, Brant County OPP were driving on patrol when the OPP officer noticed a motor vehicle in a ditch, on Pleasant Ridge Road near Ellis Avenue. The driver refused the officers breath demand into an approved alcohol screening device.
Police charged 43-years-old, Bryan LOWE of Waterford with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on February 5th, 2026, in Brantford.
The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.
Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.