(ESSEX, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Essex Fire and Rescue Services, Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Union Gas, attended the 1000 block of Ridge Road at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 29, 2018 for a report of a vehicle that struck a gas meter.
A small black motor vehicle was resting on top of a gas meter, gas was leaking from the meter and the male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was still inside the vehicle.
Police had to escort the male out of the vehicle and away from the potential gas hazard.
The male exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene. He was not injured in the crash.
Christopher KOZIANA, age 29 of Essex, was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Exceed 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content.
He will appear in a Windsor court on June 13, 2018 to answer to the charges.