Police Charge Driver with Impaired Driving after Responding to Waterloo Collision

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Police arrest and charge driver with impaired driving after responding to a motor vehicle collision in Waterloo.

On March 15, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., police responded to reports of a possible impaired driver, driving the wrong way on Erb Street East and striking a hydro pole.

Officers arrived on scene and located the driver of the vehicle.

The driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, a 19-year-old Vaughan male was arrested and charged with the following:

• Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs
• Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration
• Dangerous Operation
• Drive Wrong Way - One Way Traffic

Erb Street East was closed for several hours between Regina Street and Moore Avenue while hydro crews repaired the extensive damage.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com

WA24068540 (951)

Media Inquiries:
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Public Information Unit
519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
publicinfo@wrps.on.ca

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