OPP officials allege: An individual has been charged with impaired operation following a collision in the Town of Forest.
On April 26, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-vehicle collision after the vehicle struck a pole at the intersection of Queen Street and James Street in the Town of Forest.
Minor injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old Forest man was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on June 23, 2025.
The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
