IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER COLLISION

Two Sent to Hospital with Minor Injuries

(GUEPLH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) - The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Guelph resident with two criminal charges stemming from a two-motor vehicle collision.

On August 31, 2025, at approximately 9:00 pm, members from the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a two-motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 124 within Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result of the investigation, Joshua MCEACHERN, a 35-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Careless driving

As a result, two parties involved in the collision were transported to local hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries.

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 September 12, 2025.