NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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A driver was arrested and charged criminally after driving approximately 20 km in the wrong direction on the QEW from Hamilton to Grimsby.
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 2:43am, members from the Burlington and Niagara OPP Detachments began receiving calls from the public of a vehicle driving the wrong way on the QEW in the Toronto bound lanes from Nikola Tesla Blvd in Hamilton.
An Officer from the Burlington detachment, driving the proper direction with traffic travelling in the Fort Erie bound lanes of the QEW was able to catch up to the wrong-way vehicle near Christie St in Grimsby as it continued to drive Fort Erie bound in the Toronto bound lanes.
The Officer was able to get the attention of the driver using their emergency equipment and the vehicle then turned around. A second OPP Officer from the Niagara detachment was able to locate the vehicle and stop it near Casablanca Blvd.
As a result of the investigation, Carolann Tost, age 54, from Hamilton has been charged with:
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
- Drive Motor Vehicle - No Licence
- Novice Driver - B.A.C. Above Zero
The accused was released from custody and is set to appear on March 17th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice, St. Catharines.
The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a serious crime that should be treated no differently. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.
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