Waterloo Regional Police have charged a driver with impaired driving following a single motor vehicle collision in Wilmot Township.

On February 26, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police responded to the area of Hillfield Drive after receiving a report of a male driving recklessly in the area before striking a snowbank.

Officers arrived and arrested the driver for impaired driving.

The vehicle sustained significant front-end damage and there were no physical injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old Wilmot male was charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration
• Dangerous operation
• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

Waterloo Regional Police remind all motorists that impaired driving is a serious offence that puts lives at risk. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone with information or dash camera footage of the incident is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 extension 6399.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com