Crash near Whitebread Line, impaired driving charges laid

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Shortly after 6 p.m. last night, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Buckingham Road near Whitebread Line in St. Clair Township.

Through investigation, officers suspected the man was driving while under the influence of alcohol.

A roadside breath test was conducted, and the man failed.

The man was arrested and transported to police headquarters for further breath tests.

The 52-year-old Wallaceburg man has been charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.

He was released pending a future court date of June 12, 2023.

Minor injuries were reported.

Total damage was estimated at $7,000.

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