Motorist arrested for impaired driving after vehicle collision

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-93359
Motorist arrested for impaired driving after vehicle collision

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 40-year-old man for impaired driving following a collision in East Windsor.

This morning, just before 1:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Lauzon Line and Lauzon Road. Upon arrival, officers learned that a pickup truck travelling northbound on Lauzon Road collided with a sedan travelling eastbound on Lauzon Line. The impact caused the pickup truck to overturn, trapping its driver, who was soon extricated by Windsor Fire & Rescue Services.

The driver of the pickup and his two passengers, as well as the driver of the sedan, were admitted to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Through investigation, officers determined that the pickup driver was impaired by a drug. At the hospital, Patrick Minigan was arrested for driving while impaired. 

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has information about the incident, is urged to contact the Windsor Police Service at 519-945-9645, ext. 223. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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.