Impaired driver charged following collision in Goderich

By: Huron County OPP  November 6, 2026  352

(GODERICH, ON) - Nov. 3, just after 8:20 p.m., Huron County OPP officers responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision on Albert Street North in Goderich.

One involved vehicle driver failed to remain at the scene and was located soon after at a different location. Police spoke to the driver, who had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The accused provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilizer Breath Technician at the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over twice the legal limit.

Jeffrey KIRK, 49, of Goderich has been charged with:

• Operation while Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs

• Operation while Impaired - Over-80

• Fail to Stop after Accident

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused's driver's licence was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich, Jan. 4, 2027.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

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