FROM: Aylmer Police Service DATE: 15 November 2021
Breach of Non-communication order results in a charge;
On November 10th 2021 at 09:15 am., Aylmer Police received a complaint from a 16 year old female from Aylmer reporting unwanted communication from a female who was on previous release order not to communicate with her. Police investigation revealed that a 15 year old female from Aylmer did communicate via social media with the complainant. As a result she was in contravention of her order and she was charged with; Failure to comply with undertaking.
Speeding results in Drive Suspend charge;
On the 12th of November 2021 at 10:08 am., Aylmer officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Talbot St. East Aylmer ON. Officer clocked in a 2017 Chev Silverado travelling at 81 km/hr. in posted 50 km/hr. zone. Officer stopped the vehicle and further investigation revealed that the driver was under suspension for unpaid fines. As a result 23 year old female from Komoka was charged with speeding and drive suspended.
Drive over 80 mgs. Charge;
On the 14th of November 2021at approximately 11:20 pm., Aylmer Officer was conducting patrols of the Town of Aylmer and in the area of Hacienda Road Malahide Township. Officer clocked in a speeding 2010 Chev travelling east on Hacienda Road. The vehicle was travelling 114 km/hr. in posted 80 km/hr. zone. Officer stopped the motor vehicle and spoke to a 22 year old male from Malahide. Officer detected an odour of alcoholic beverage on driver’s breath and a roadside screening test was administered resulting in a “fail” reading. Further tests at the station resulted in readings over 80 mgs. Of alcohol in 100 ml. of blood. In addition, the male did not have a valid driver’s license. As a result, male driver was charged with; Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), Speeding and Drive motor vehicle no license.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision; – Follow up,
On Tuesday, 9 NOV 21, at 11:20 pm Aylmer Officers attended the Downtown Core in the area of Talbot St and King St, for a report of a Motor Vehicle Collision involving a SUV and a Tractor Trailer Unit.
Investigation thus far has determined that a 2005 Nissan Murano was travelling east on Talbot St when it collided with a Tractor Trailer travelling west on Talbot St. The force of the impact caused the Nissan Murano to roll and come to a rest on its roof on the south sidewalk of Talbot St.
Both vehicles contained lone occupants. The Nissan Murano driver was pinned inside the vehicle, which required him to be extricated by Aylmer Fire Dept. EMS and Firefighters performed life saving measures on the scene to no avail which resulted in the driver being pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased driver has been identified as a 56 year old male from St. Thomas.
The stretch of Talbot St from John Street to Queen St was closed to all traffic for approximately 6 hrs while Aylmer Police and a member from the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Unit gathered evidence for the investigation.
A post mortem on the deceased male is scheduled to take place later today. The driver of the transport truck was not injured.
The name of the deceased male is being withheld by police in order to ensure next of kin have time to be notified
Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed this event to contact the Aylmer Police at 519-773-3144
Follow up;
The deceased male driver who was operating the 2005 Nissan has been identified as Steven Chute age 56 of St. Thomas.
Winter safe driving tips:
As we start to experience inclement weather and driving conditions, Aylmer Police would like to offer motorists some winter driving tips.
Winter driving tips;
- Consider keeping extra clothing, blankets, flashlight in your vehicle in the event you get stranded. Keep some non-perishable food items inside your vehicle as well.
- Make sure your tires have lots of tread and are properly inflated. Winter tires should be installed on your vehicle as they are safer in snow and ice conditions.
- Do not warm up your vehicle in a closed garage.
- Do not use your cruise control when roads are icy or snow covered.
- Only go out in inclement weather if necessary.
- Adjust your speed to road conditions and give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination.
- Increase your following distance so you can safely stop your vehicle.
- Accelerate and decelerate slowly.
- If you get stranded, do not leave your vehicle. Your vehicle becomes a temporary shelter when stranded. Call for assistance and stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
Contact: Chief of Police – Zvonko Horvat
Phone: 519-773-3146
Email: zhorvat@aylmerpolice.com
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