Car hits house; driver charged

LEAMINGTON – On December 9 at 9:08 p.m., Leamington OPP, Leamington Fire and Essex-Windsor EMS responded to a report of a collision involving a Dodge Charger striking two vehicles and a house on Marlborough Street East in Leamington.

The driver of the Charger fled the scene on foot but was located by police a short while later.

A 29-year-old Leamington man was charged with: operation while impaired (alcohol and drugs); operation while impaired (Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 plus); fail to remain; novice driver with BAC above zero; and Class G1 licence holder unaccompanied by qualified driver.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and seven-day vehicle impoundment were initiated as per statute to the accused.

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it immediately.