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Driver Charged With Impaired After Head-On Collision

A Leamington man is facing impaired driving charges after a head-on collision on Hwy. 3 Tuesday night.

The OPP responded to the crash between North Malden Rd. and Essex County Rd. 23 in Essex around 6pm.

A blue Chevrolet and a green Jeep collided, causing extensive damage to both vehicles. No one was seriously injured.

The driver of the Chevrolet showed signs of impairment and was arrested on the scene. The 24-year-old is charged with impaired driving.

Hwy. 3 was closed for approximately two hours while police investigated.

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