WINDSOR

Bothwell man facing impaired driving charges after motorcyclist hurt

Melanie Borrelli

Melanie Kentner CTV Windsor Multi-Skilled Journalist / Digital Lead

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Published Monday, September 14, 2020 8:23AM EDT Last Updated Monday, September 14, 2020 8:33AM EDT

A cop car with the Chatham-Kent Police Service is shown in this file photo. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)

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WINDSOR, ONT. -- Chatham-Kent police say a 45-year-old Bothwell man is facing impaired driving charges after he turned in front of a motorcyclist.

The man was driving in the area of Middle Line and Davidson Line on Saturday when he allegedly turned in front of a motorcycle, causing the driver to go to the ground to avoid a collision.

Police say no contact made with vehicles, but the motorcyclist sustained leg injuries and was transported to hospital.

Through investigation, officers believed the Bothwell man to be under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested for operation while impaired causing bodily harm.

The man was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters where breath samples were obtained with readings over the legal limit. The man was also charged with 80 plus.