(ESSEX, ON) — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Essex Fire and Rescue Services were called to attend Highway 3 and Essex County Road 23 (Arner Townline) in Essex for a two vehicle crash on June 18, 2016 at approximately 10:30 p.m.
A Jeep Cherokee was struck from behind by a Ford Taurus causing the Jeep to flip over onto its roof. The Ford then left the roadway and ended up on the shoulder in the intersection.
The driver of the Jeep sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The driver of the Ford left the scene of the crash on foot through a field only to be found a short time later attempting to hitch hike.
The driver of the Ford exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene. He also sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.
Lucas MALOTT-RAFFOUL, age 21 of Leamington was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Exceed 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content. He will appear in a Windsor court on July 20, 2016 to answer to the charges.
