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

On November 16, 2024, at approximately 10:25 p.m., the Elgin OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle on Light Line near Bogus Road in the Municipality of Bayham.

No serious injuries were reported.



The lone driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Thomas Detachment for further testing by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE).

As a result, Henry JANZEN, a 42-year-old from Langton 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 was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on December 31, 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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