A Selkirk resident is facing a number of charges after a suspected impaired driving incident that involved multiple collisions in Haldimand County.
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 6 on April 17, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m. The investigation determined the vehicle had been involved in several minor collisions before arriving at a local business.
Police located the vehicle at the scene and took the driver into custody without incident. No serious injuries were reported in connection with the collisions.
As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old Selkirk resident has been charged with multiple offences, including impaired operation, having a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit, and several liquor-related violations involving open containers.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on May 19, 2026.
Police continue to remind the public to report suspected impaired drivers immediately by calling 9-1-1, noting that quick action can help prevent serious incidents on local roadways.
