Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
Sarnia

Alleged drunk driver leaves crash scene with beer in hand

A 47-year-old Sarnia man has been charged with impaired driving after a vehicle mounted the curb and struck a sign on Saturday.

City police were called to the area of Exmouth Street and Melrose Avenue at around 6:45 p.m.

They said the vehicle sustained damage to the side view mirror and had a flat front passenger tire.

The accused was allegedly seen by witnesses walking away from the scene with a beer in his hand, and was arrested a short distance away by police.

Police said he blew three times the legal limit.

He is scheduled to appear in Sarnia court on October 19.

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