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



On September 10, 2024, at approximately 11:25 a.m., emergency services including Malahide Fire Services, Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Elgin OPP responded to a single-vehicle rollover collision involving a passenger vehicle colliding with a utility pole on Wilson Line near Imperial Road, Township of Malahide.

The lone driver that was transported to a local hospital by EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, John SIMON, a 63-year-old from Norfolk County was charged with:

Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
Careless driving
Driving while under suspension
A 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on October 22, 2024.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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