1 week Ago By Madeline Mazak
Article content Three passengers made a narrow escape just moments before their vehicle was consumed by flames after crashing into a ditch early Sunday morning. An 18-year-old male driver is now facing an impaired driving charge after the crash sent two passengers to the hospital with minor injuries. Members of the OPP, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, and Kingsville Fire and Rescue responded around 1:53 a.
m. to reports of a single vehicle collision at County Road 29 at Road 6 West in the Town of Kingsville. OPP said an initial investigation revealed that the vehicle had veered off the road, crashed into a ditch, and ignited.
The three occupants managed to escape before the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. Using an approved screening device, OPP officials determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to the incident. The driver was arrested and taken the the Essex County OPP detachment for further testing.
The two other passengers were transported to the hospital for minor injuries as a precaution. The driver has been charged with impaired operation with a blood alcohol concentration over 80, and dangerous operation. He has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in downtown Windsor on Sept.
20. The Essex County OPP is urging the public to contact the OPP or the local police if they observe any suspicious activity or suspect an impaired driver. If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, 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..
