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



On September 10, 2024, at approximately 12:10 p.m., emergency responders including members the Elgin OPP, Malahide Fire Services, Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Air ORNGE, responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle colliding with a tree on Chalet Line near Carter Road, Township of Malahide.

The lone driver was transported to a hospital by Elgin-St. Thomas EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigating officer observed signs of impairment from the driver and a Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE) was administered at the hospital, with the assistance of the Brant County OPP.

As a result of the investigation, Cornelius UNGER, a 49-year-old from Aylmer was charged with:

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 October 8, 2024.

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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