A 16-year-old driver from Elgin County is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle collision in Vanessa early Saturday morning.
Norfolk County OPP, along with fire and paramedic crews, responded to Windham Road 3 after a sport utility vehicle left the roadway and entered a ditch.
The driver suffered minor injuries and was located nearby when police arrived.
Following a roadside sobriety test, the youth was taken into custody without incident.
The individual has been charged with operation while impaired — blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and young driver — blood alcohol content above zero.
Police continue to remind the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1.