OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)
Sarnia

Impaired driver asleep at the wheel

An alleged impaired driver was found asleep at the wheel on Highway 402.

Lambton OPP were called by concerned residents about an unresponsive driver on the off-ramp near Nauvoo Road, at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Officers attended the scene and said upon speaking with the driver it was evident they had been consuming alcohol and a roadside screening device was administered. Police said the driver was arrested and breath samples indicated they were over the legal limit.

A 63-year-old Sarnia man is charged with operation while impaired--blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Police are reminding motorists that if you spot a driver you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone.

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