73 Year Old Impaired Driver Arrested Following Collision
Source: OPP
Date: Sat Jan 4 06:54:36 MST 2025
On January 2, 2025, at 7:19 p.m., members of the Kingsville Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Road 2 East, Town of Kingsville, for the report of a two-vehicle collision.
The driver of one of the involved vehicles was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment.
As a result, Spiros ATHANASOPOULOS, a 73-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act with:
· Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
· Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Improper right turn
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 14, 2025.
There were no serious injuries reported.
Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.
The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.