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IMPAIRED DRIVER - RELATED CHARGES
Pedestrian seriously injured

LONDON, ON (April 2, 2026) – A London driver is facing multiple charges following a serious collision in the downtown core.

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and another vehicle in the area of Dundas and Quebec streets. Upon arrival, police located a pedestrian with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other involved vehicle sustained minor injuries. Both were transported by paramedic services.

A 17-year-old male driver was located and arrested a short distance away in the driver’s seat of the vehicle.  

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old London male, who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with the following offences:

·        Impaired operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm

·        Dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm

·        Impaired operation of a conveyance

·        Dangerous operation of a conveyance

·        Fail to comply with demand made by peace officer

·        Red light – fail to stop

The accused is expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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