Male Charged with Impaired after Collision in Oshawa

A male was arrested for impaired driving after causing a three-vehicle collision resulting in serious injuries.

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, at approximately 4:10 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to a collision in the area of Stevenson Road North and Bond Street West.  The suspect vehicle was travelling northbound on Stevenson Road when it crossed the centre median into oncoming traffic, striking a southbound vehicle head on.  The suspect vehicle also struck a second southbound vehicle, causing significant damage.

The driver of the suspect vehicle showed obvious signs of alcohol impairment.  He was taken into custody without incident and transported to a local area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Parties from the other vehicles were transported to a local area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Chinedu OSITA-ADUBASIM, age 26 from Whitby is charged with numerous offences including: Operation While Impaired Cause Bodily Harm x2, Operation While Impaired – Exceed, Driving While Under Suspension x2, G1 Licence Holder Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver, Drive Motor vehicle – Not Equipped with Ignition Interlock, and Care or Control of a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available.

Anyone with video footage, dash cam footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. May of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3065.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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