(NORWICH, ON) An individual from the Paris is facing impaired driving related charges after a vehicle entered the ditch.
On May 4, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a vehicle in the ditch, on Highway 2, in the Township of Norwich. Officers attended and observed a single motor vehicle collision had occurred. There were no reported injuries.
Ethan Crozier, 22-years-old, of Paris, has been charged with:
· Operation while Impaired Alcohol
· Operation while Impaired Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Dangerous Operation
A 90-day Administrative Drivers License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on June 17, 2025.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontarios roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
For more information on the consequences of drinking and driving, check out:
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired-driving.shtml