Sarnia man charged with impaired driving after dump truck crashes into ditch

Incident details

A 37-year-old Sarnia man faces impaired driving charges following a crash involving a dump truck on Tuesday morning, as reported by Sarnia police. The incident occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. at the intersection of Scott Road and St. Andrews Street.

The northbound dump truck failed to navigate a turn and collided with a ditch. According to police, the driver attempted to reverse out of the ditch multiple times before being stopped.

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No injuries were reported in the incident. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Investigation updates

Sarnia police observed the driver displaying signs of impairment and placed him under arrest.

• A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a cooler containing cold alcohol.
• Breathalyzer testing later indicated that the driver’s blood alcohol level was over four times the legal limit, according to police reports.
• The dump truck was impounded for seven days, and the driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, as per the Highway Traffic Act.
• The individual now faces charges related to impaired driving.

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