Collision Leads To Impaired Charge
Source: Area OPP
Date: Mon Sep 9 02:17:45 MST 2019
Upon further investigation, police determined that the driver was impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to a police station for further testing.
As a result of the police investigation, Chase DAVIDSON-SWALES, 21-year-old of St. Thomas, Ontario was charged with Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs, pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada (CC).
The accused was issued a 90 day Automatic Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in London, Ontario on October 21, 2019.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired drivers. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, please ensure you have arranged for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit.