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Alleged impaired driver crashes into marked police cruiser

A 39-year-old was arrested and charged after a collision involving a Windsor police cruiser Tuesday morning.

Just before 5 a.m. officers in a marked police car were stationed at a red light at the intersection of Ellis Street and Ouellette Avenue when is was struck by a Dodge Ram.

The two officers had minor physical injuries.

Officers report the driver showed signs consistent with impairment.

The man from Saskatoon Saskatchewan was arrested and charged with impaired operation of a vehicle.

The charges have not been proven in court.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700 ext. 4000.

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