Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)A man is in hospital recovering from life-threatening injuries after a crash in Romney.
Chatham-Kent police say they responded to the crash on King and Whittle Rd just after 6am Saturday.
They found a vehicle had left the roadway, striking a culvert. Police believe alcohol was involved in the accident.
The 19-year-old driver was stabilized at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, then transported to London hospital for further treatment. He remains at the London Health Sciences Centre.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
