Seven motorists charged with impaired driving in the past week

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-146432
Seven motorists charged with impaired driving in the past week

A 31-year-old woman has been charged with impaired driving after veering off the road and crashing into a commercial sign. She is the seventh impaired driver that the Windsor Police Service has arrested since November 27, 2024.

Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on December 3, 2024, police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in the 900 block of Tecumseh Road West. Officers arrived at the scene and learned that a motorist had crashed into a sign, causing significant damage to the vehicle, and become stuck in a field.

When officers spoke to the suspect motorist, they detected the odour of alcohol and signs of impairment including glassy eyes and slurred speech. Jade McDonald, of Windsor, was arrested and charged with impaired driving.

“Driving under the influence is not only against the law, but it puts the lives of innocent people at risk,” says Sergeant Craig Judson of the Windsor Police Serve Traffic Enforcement Unit. “As the holiday season approaches, we implore everyone to plan ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs. Make alternate arrangements, such as using a designated driver or a rideshare service, to get home safely.”

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.