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(LEAMINGTON, ON) - One person has been charged following a collision in Leamington.

On May 10, 2026, at approximately 2:19 am, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist on Erie Street South near Coronation Avenue in the Municipality of Leamington.

The driver fled the scene but was located shortly after.

David DIAS, 36-years-old of Leamington was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm
  • Operation causing bodily harm
  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on June 23, 2026, to answer to the charges.

The 36-years-old cyclist suffered non-life-threatening injuries.


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