Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A driver was located passed out in a vehicle at the intersection of Grand and Keil Drive in Chatham.
The driver was checked by a citizen.
When he awoke the man accelerated forward, struck a police cruiser and attempted to drive away.
The man was eventually stopped and placed under arrest.
The Wallaceburg man was charged with Operation while impaired, operation while impaired 80 plus, Flight from police, dangerous operation and resist arrest.
He was released with a future court date of May 20, 2022.
The Chatham-Kent Police would like to remind people to think before you drink.
Consuming alcohol will reduce your reaction time, blur your vision, impair your reflexes, and alter your attention
span.
Before going out plan ahead! #idrivealert
– Identify a designated driver for your group.
– Do not let friends drive after drinking. Take their keys.
– If you have been drinking, get a ride home from a friend who has not been drinking or call a taxi.
– If you host a party with alcohol, offer alcohol-free beverages and remind guests to designate a sober driver.
– As a parent or caregiver, talk to your teens about the dangers of drinking and driving. Ask them to sign a pledge promising to not drink and drive.
– If you suspect a drunk driver on the road, call the police and provide the location, direction the vehicle is
headed, the vehicle’s make, model, color and license plate number.
