Motorist charged with impaired driving after collision with police cruiser

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-68901
Motorist charged with impaired driving after collision with police cruiser

A motorist was arrested for impaired driving following a collision with a Windsor Police cruiser.  

Shortly after 1 a.m. this morning, officers were responding to a separate incident when an approaching vehicle collided with their cruiser parked in the 1400 block of Parent Avenue. The vehicle then struck a second parked car before coming to a stop.  

In speaking to the motorist, officers detected a strong odour of alcohol and other signs of impairment. The 31-year-old woman was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where she failed a breath test.  

A female motorist faces charges of impaired operation of a conveyance and impaired operation of a conveyance with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.  

There were no physical injuries to the officers or the driver of the other vehicle.  

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.