NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On March 27, 2021, at approximately 5 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle that had collided with a pole near the intersection of Highway 7 and Wellington Road 29 west of Rockwood.
It was reported that the driver fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival. Police located the driver a short time later.
After speaking with the driver, police determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were placed under arrest. The driver was transported from the scene and later underwent further testing.
Aiden James Wigfield, 21-years-old of Guelph has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol,
- Operation while impaired - 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood); and
- Failing to remain at the scene of accident.
A 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on April 16, 2021 to answer to the charge.
If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.
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