Windsor man arrested for impaired driving after woman found trapped under tire

A woman has been critically injured after an alleged impaired driving crash early Sunday morning in Windsor.

A Windsor man is facing impaired driving charges after a woman was critically injured in an early-morning vehicle collision.

Windsor police officers were called to a parking lot at Remington Booster Park shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday for reports of an injured person.

When officers arrived, they found a woman trapped beneath the tire of a white Chevrolet Equinox.

“Emergency crews worked to free the woman from under the vehicle and provided life-saving care at the scene,” police said in a media release Sunday.

The victim was taken to hospital she remains in critical condition with “life-threatening injuries.”

Police add officers noticed a strong odour of alcohol while speaking with the driver, along with other signs of impairment. The 28-year-old man was arrested and taken to police headquarters, where he failed a breath test.

He has been charged with impaired operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm and impaired operation with a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit causing bodily harm.

“His name is expected to be released following a formal court appearance,” police added.

A second 28-year-old man at the scene was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for mischief under $5,000.

The Traffic Reconstruction Unit examined the scene, and the Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers.