Impaired motorist arrested after driving wrong way on E.C. Row

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-144348
Impaired motorist arrested after driving wrong way on E.C. Row

A 47-year-old man is facing charges of impaired driving after travelling the wrong way on the E.C. Row Expressway.

On November 27, 2024, members of the Windsor Police Traffic Enforcement Unit were preparing to conduct a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program when they encountered a black pickup truck traveling the wrong way on the Westbound Jefferson Boulevard on-ramp leading to the E.C. Row Expy.

As the pickup truck headed directly towards them, officers immediately activated their emergency lights and sirens and successfully brought the vehicle to a stop.

When speaking to the motorist, officers observed signs of intoxication, including a strong odour of alcohol and glassy eyes. Randy Thibert, of LaSalle, was arrested and charged with impaired driving and refusal to provide a breath test.

From now until January 1, 2025, you can expect to see an increased police presence throughout Windsor and Amherstburg as we work to keep our streets safe during the busy holiday season. These efforts are part of the #FestiveRide campaign, an annual province-wide enforcement and awareness initiative aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road.