Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: As previously released, on April 12, 2021 shortly after midnight, emergency crews responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Longwoods Road, west of Louisville.
As a result of the collision, the passenger, Gabrielle Emery, 19 years, of Dresden was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for medical attention of non-life-threatening injuries.
Through investigation, police believed the woman was driving while under the influence of alcohol and she was arrested.
A 19-year-old Dresden woman was charged with impaired operation causing death.
She was released pending a future court date of April 27, 2021.
The Traffic Management Unit continued the investigation into the cause of this collision.
As a result of the evidence gathered, the Dresden woman was additionally charged yesterday with operation while impaired – over 80 causing death, dangerous operation causing death, stunt driving, and speeding.
She was released with the same court date.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Dan Carroll at dancar@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.
