Single-vehicle collision involving a tree. April 23, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police via Twitter) Single-vehicle collision involving a tree. April 23, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police via Twitter)
Sarnia

Impaired driving charges laid after vehicle hits tree

A 40-year-old man from Sarnia is accused of driving while impaired after a vehicle crashed into a tree at Canatara Park, across from the apartments on Sandy Lane.

Sarnia police reported the collision on social media encouraging motorists to "#drivesober" after an "expensive outing" over the weekend.

Police told Sarnia News Today that the collision was reported at 1:54 a.m. on Sunday.

The driver allegedly provided a breath sample that showed a reading more than twice the legal limit.

As a result, he was charged with impaired operation of a conveyance and operation of a conveyance with 80 milligrams of alcohol or more in 100 millilitres of blood.

Read More Local Stories

New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.