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Michael NEILL � Drunk Driving

Source: OPP
Date: Thu Aug 8 03:53:52 MST 2024

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) � The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On August 4, 2024, at approximately 12:20 a.m., emergency services including members from Elgin OPP, St. Thomas Detachment, Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) along with Central Elgin Fire and Emergency Services responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle that became engulfed in flames after striking a hydro pole on Fruit Ridge Line near Sunset Road, Municipality of Central Elgin.



The driver exited the vehicle prior to the fire and no serious injuries were reported.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication from the driver, the individual was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment for further testing.



As a result, Michael NEILL, a 24-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

Operation while impaired � alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired � blood concentration (80 plus)
A 90-day Administrative Driver�s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on September 17, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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