Driver arrested after woman seriously injured in vehicle collision

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 25-135987
Driver arrested after woman seriously injured in vehicle collision

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 28-year-old man following a serious motor vehicle collision that left a woman with life-threatening injuries.

Shortly after 4 a.m. on December 28, 2025, officers responded to a report of an injured person in a parking lot in the 2700 block of Lillian Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a woman trapped beneath the tire of a white Chevrolet Equinox.

Emergency responders safely extricated the woman from under the vehicle and provided immediate, life-saving care at the scene. She was transported to hospital, where she remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

While speaking with the driver of the Equinox, officers detected a strong odour of alcohol and observed other indicators consistent with impairment. The man was arrested and taken to police headquarters, where he failed a breath test.

Lowhya Lako, 28, has been charged with impaired operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm and impaired operation of a conveyance with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit causing bodily harm.

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

The Traffic Reconstruction Unit examined the scene, and the Major Crimes Unit is now leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Major Crimes investigators at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know has been affected by this incident and requires support, please contact Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.