Impaired driving charges laid after fatal collision

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-108564
Impaired driving charges laid after fatal collision 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 41-year-old man for impaired driving causing death following a fatal motor vehicle collision.

Shortly after 11 p.m. on September 7, 2024, officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision at the intersection of Lauzon Parkway and Lauzon Line. Officers arrived at the scene and found two people, a male and a female, lying in the road with injuries. 

An initial investigation revealed that a pickup truck attempted to turn eastbound at the intersection of Lauzon Pkwy. and Lauzon Line when it collided with a motorcycle that was travelling northbound on Lauzon Pkwy.

The 39-year-old male motorcycle driver was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The 35-year-old female motorcycle passenger was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the pickup truck was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he failed a breath test. He faces several charges, including impaired operation of a conveyance causing death and impaired operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has information or video footage of the incident, is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit 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.