Strong Saturday afternoon storm leaves trail of damage along St. Clair River
London area man faces charges after crash
February 3, 2026
The Independent
An London area man is facing charges following a two-vehicle collision in Sarnia.
Feb. 2 shortly after 5 pm, Lambton OPP responded to a collision at the intersection of Modeland Road at Wellington Street in Sarnia, where one driver failed to remain at the scene.
There were no injuries reported.
Police arrested a 48-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Failure to stop after accident
The driver’s licence was also supended for 90 days and his car was impounded for seven days as required by Ontario law.
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