2 Sent To Hospital Joshua THORNTON Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Tue Sep 10 04:01:19 MST 2024
On September 8, 2024, at 1:53 a.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Kingsville Fire and Rescue were dispatched to County Road 29 at Road 6 West in the Town of Kingsville, for the report of a single vehicle collision.
Investigation revealed the vehicle left the roadway, entered a ditch and caught fire. Three occupants escaped prior to the vehicle becoming engulfed. Two occupants were transported to hospital as a precaution for minor injuries.
It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Essex County OPP detachment where further tests were administered.
As a result, Joshua THORNTON, an 18-year-old of Windsor, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Dangerous operation
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on September 20, 2024.
The road was closed for approximately two hours and has since been opened.
The Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.
If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.