19-year-old driver charged after serious collision southeast of Windsor

Incident details

A 19-year-old man is facing charges — including impaired driving and operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm — in connection with a collision in Essex, southeast of Windsor.

• The incident took place at the intersection of County Road 11 and County Road 8 before 1:30 a.m. ET on March 23.
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) haven’t specified how many vehicles were involved in the early-morning crash.
• No specific injuries have been disclosed at this time.

Investigation updates

The 19-year-old motorist received a 90-day administrative driver’s licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He’s scheduled to make a court appearance next month.

Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

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Legal resources

Incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario — either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.

For those seeking more information and legal guidance, the dedicated Windsor personal injury lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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