Parking lot crash leads to charges for London man

Ontario Provincial Police cruiser with lights flashing blocks a road. (CTV News/File Image)

A London, Ont. man is facing impaired-driving related charges after a crash at a business in Thamesford.

Oxford OPP officers were dispatched to a report of a collision in a parking lot at 10:30 p.m. on Friday. There were no injuries reported as a result of the collision.

A 30-year-old London man has been charged with:

Operation while Impaired - Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on June 24, 2025.

Members of the public are urged to report impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.