The OPP station in Harrow is seen in this October 11, 2016 file photo. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)

The OPP station in Harrow is seen in this October 11, 2016 file photo. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)

Kingsville man charged after Thursday night crash

By Mark Brown

February 20, 2026 - 8:18pm

A 32-year-old man is facing charges after a collision in Essex on Thursday evening.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a reported crash shortly before 8:30 p.m. on County Road 50 East.

A Kingsville man is charged with impaired driving, driving with excessive blood-alcohol content, and dangerous driving.

The charges have not been proven in court. The suspect will have a chance to respond in a Windsor court on April 1.

The driver's vehicle has been impounded for seven days, and his licence is suspended for 90 days.

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