Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 7:44 a.m., emergency crews responded to Longwoods Road in Louisville for a motor vehicle collision.
Through investigation, officers learned the man was driving a car eastbound on Longwoods Road when the car veered into the westbound lane and struck a car travelling westbound.
The westbound car left the roadway and came to rest adjacent to a field.
The driver sustained physical injuries.
The man fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival.
As K9 and drones were being deployed the man was located approximately 2 kms west of the collision site.
The officer arrested the man and believed he was also under the influence of an intoxicating substance.
Further investigation revealed the man was also wanted by Sarnia Police Service.
The 26-year-old Sarnia man was transported to police headquarters, where he underwent a Drug Recognition Evaluation.
The man was later released with conditions and a future court date of October 7, 2024.
He has been charged with failing to stop after an accident, impaired driving causing bodily harm, and failure/refusal to comply with a demand.
He was also issued a Part 3 summons for driving without a valid driver’s license.
