NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – Elora resident facing two criminal charges stemming from a fail to remain collision, found to be impaired.
On May 1, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the scene of a fail to remain collision on Wilson Crescent within the Town of Elora.
While on scene, it was determined that after the suspect vehicle struck another vehicle, they then fled the scene prior to police arrival. Shortly thereafter, the suspect vehicle was then located.
As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old of Elora is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Fail to remain
There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on June 9, 2026.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
