Impaired driver from Kitchener charged after crash: OPP

An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser is seen in this undated photo. X/OPP

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jul 16, 2026 12:28:09 PM.

Last Updated Jul 16, 2026 12:28:13 PM.

OPP have charged a driver from Kitchener with impaired-related offences following a crash in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

The two-vehicle collision was reported around 7 p.m. on July 15 on Wellington Road 124.

No one was injured and responding officers laid charges against one of the drivers.

The 30-year-old from Kitchener has been charged with several offences including driving while impaired by alcohol, dangerous driving, driving a vehicle without insurance, and driving with open liquor.

The accused received a 90-day licence suspension and their vehicle was impounded for seven days. They will appear in Guelph court in August.

OPP are asking the public to call 911 if you suspect a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Non-emergency traffic complaints can be reported to OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online by clicking here.

More police news

Impaired driver from Kitchener charged after crash: OPP

OPP have charged a driver from Kitchener with impaired-related offences following a crash in Guelph-Eramosa Township. The two-vehicle collision was reported around 7 p.m. on July 15 on Wellington Road…

1h ago

Kitchener, Toronto men charged after attempted break-in

Three men are facing a long list of charges, after an attempted break and enter in Kitchener, where it was believed the suspects were armed with guns. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, police were…

7h ago

Stolen vehicle backs into police cruiser, 2 teen girls charged

Two teen girls are facing charges after they were found in a stolen vehicle and then backed it into a police cruiser in Waterloo. On July 11, regional police received a tip that a stolen vehicle was…

21h ago

Guelph police ask public to report open drug use

Guelph police have issued a reminder for the community to report any illegal activity, including open drug use in public spaces. The service says it continues to hear concerns about the issue from residents…

22h ago

Keep it Factual

Add CityNews Kitchener as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Air quality warning in Waterloo Region extended to Friday

Waterloo Region and Guelph residents woke up Thursday to more thick smoke, and strong smells of campfire. A severe orange level air quality alert remained in effect, with Environment Canada expecting...

6h ago

Cambridge councillors at odds over who should decide where water goes

Who should be the decision makers when it comes to water allocation in the City of Cambridge? Councillors were on opposite ends of the spectrum Tuesday when discussing the city's water allocation policy...

4h ago

Ira Needles resurfacing to begin this month

A long-awaited facelift for one of the most complained about roadways in Waterloo Region is set to get underway this month. The signs are up and the crews are prepping for road resurfacing to begin...

7h ago

Kitchener, Toronto men charged after attempted break-in

Three men are facing a long list of charges, after an attempted break and enter in Kitchener, where it was believed the suspects were armed with guns. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, police were...

7h ago

Top Stories

Air quality warning in Waterloo Region extended to Friday

Waterloo Region and Guelph residents woke up Thursday to more thick smoke, and strong smells of campfire. A severe orange level air quality alert remained in effect, with Environment Canada expecting...

6h ago

Cambridge councillors at odds over who should decide where water goes

Who should be the decision makers when it comes to water allocation in the City of Cambridge? Councillors were on opposite ends of the spectrum Tuesday when discussing the city's water allocation policy...

4h ago

Ira Needles resurfacing to begin this month

A long-awaited facelift for one of the most complained about roadways in Waterloo Region is set to get underway this month. The signs are up and the crews are prepping for road resurfacing to begin...

7h ago

Kitchener, Toronto men charged after attempted break-in

Three men are facing a long list of charges, after an attempted break and enter in Kitchener, where it was believed the suspects were armed with guns. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, police were...

7h ago

Most Watched Today

2:35

Canada overhauls oversight for immigration consultants

The federal government is also changing the way immigration consultants are regulated, with new rules taking effect. As OMNI's Rashmeen Rupal explains, there is worry that the changes won't do to much protect newcomers.

11h ago

2:07

Trump says ICE should keep making traffic stops

Despite two fatal shootings involving ICE officers within the span of a week, U.S. President Donald Trump says ICE should continue making traffic stops. Erica Natividad with the public outrage over the deadly incidents.

16h ago

1:49

U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran

The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran Wednesday morning, as the two sides continue to vie over control of the Strait of Hormuz. As Erica Natividad explains, the U.S. president is now threatening Iran's infrastructure.

16h ago

3:07

Ontario wildfires prompt evacuations

Harrowing video captures some of the frantic evacuations underway in Northwestern Ontario as dozens of wildfires burn out of control. An evacuee speaks with Shauna Hunt about his experience.

16h ago

0:39

Taco Bell under investigation amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreaks

Taco Bell is under investigation amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreaks, the parasitic food-born illness that is known to cause intense stomach issues.

22h ago