Mahmood KASAEI Drunk Driving
Source: Area OPP
Date: Sat Oct 12 04:31:52 MST 2024
On October 10, 2024, at approximately 6:05 p.m., emergency services including Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Elgin OPP responded to a rear-end collision involving two passenger vehicles on the eastbound Highway 401 near the 169 KM-marker, Township of Southwold.
No serious injuries were reported by any of the individuals involved.
As a result of the investigation, Mahmood KASAEI, a 40-year-old from Thornhill was charged with:
Operation while impaired blood concentration (80 plus)
A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on November 12, 2024.
The OPP remind motorists to stay alert to changing traffic, road, and weather conditions. Traffic safety is everyones responsibility with no amount of alcohol or drug being acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.