(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On July 13, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of Elgin County OPP, (St. Thomas Detachment) received a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle left East Road near Sunset Drive, Municipality of Central Elgin.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication from the driver. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Alankrit BHATNAGAR, a 28-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 26, 2024.

No serious injuries were reported.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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