Emergency personnel Monday afternoon responded to a single-vehicle collision on Colborne Street in Chatham.
The lone occupant was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for medical care. Officers suspected the man was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Police said the man failed to provide a breath sample and was arrested.
The 59-year-old Chatham man was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and refused to comply with breath demand. He was released with conditions and a short date.
Woman facing impaired driving load
On Tuesday, shortly after midnight, emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on Longwoods Road in Chatham Township.
Police learned the vehicle left the roadway and rolled several times before stopping in a ravine. The lone woman occupant did not sustain any serious physical injuries, police added.
Officers believed the woman was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested and transported to the OPP station for further breath tests.
The 23-year-old London woman was charged with impaired driving and having a blood-alcohol concentration level exceeding the legal limit. She was released with conditions and a short date.