Impaired motorist arrested after crashing into construction sign

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 24-148976

Impaired motorist arrested after crashing into construction sign

 

A 61-year-old man has been arrested for impaired driving after crashing into a large solar-powered construction sign.

 

Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on December 8, 2024, police responded to a report of an impaired driver in the area of Tecumseh Road East at Walker Road. Officers located the involved vehicle and driver in a parking lot in the 500 block of Tecumseh Road East.  Through investigation, officers learned that the motorist had crashed into a large solar-powered construction sign in the area of Albert Road at Tecumseh Road East, toppling the sign and causing significant damage to the vehicle.

 

When officers spoke to the suspect motorist, they detected signs of impairment. Police later administered a breath test, which returned approximately twice the legal blood alcohol limit. William Hierlihy, of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with impaired driving.

 

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.