DERUITER Drunk Driving
Source: OPP
Date: Fri Mar 21 06:54:27 MST 2025
On March 19, 2025, at 7:07 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to Sylvan Drive in North Middlesex, for the report of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.
The lone rider was placed under arrest and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result, Michael DERUITER, a 62-year-old of Strathroy, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
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 May 6, 2025.
The Middlesex 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.
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.