Woman charged with impaired driving after E.C. Row crash

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
CASE #: 26-36441
Woman charged with impaired driving after E.C. Row crash 

The Windsor Police Service has charged a 55-year-old woman with impaired driving following a multi-vehicle crash on the E.C. Row Expressway.

On April 8, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a collision in the westbound lanes of the expressway near the Dougall Avenue off-ramp. Upon arrival, they found a heavily damaged Dodge Caliber in a ditch, and two other vehicles nearby with minor damage.

The investigation determined that the Dodge Caliber was travelling westbound when traffic suddenly slowed due to construction and a lane closure. The driver failed to slow down in time, veered right, and struck two vehicles before leaving the roadway, crossing over the guardrail and rolling down an embankment.

While speaking with the driver of the Dodge Caliber, officers detected signs of impairment, including slurred speech and a smell of alcohol. She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and subsequently registered a warning upon providing multiple breath tests.

Christine France, 55, has been charged with operating a vehicle while their ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Her licence was suspended for seven days.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please contact Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Windsor Police Service Victim Assistance Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 7179.