A 30-year-old Elgin county resident has been charged after a single vehicle collision last Friday evening in Malahide.
Just after 5 p.m., Elgin OPP responded to the scene on Yorke Line.
The motorist faces a number of charges including:
- Flight from peace officer
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Assault-Spousal
- Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place (Cannabis Act)
The accused was held in custody and appeared for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas last Saturday.
The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim(s).
If you have any information regarding this incident, call Elgin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
