The scene of a serious accident at Howard Ave. and Ellis St. E in Windsor September 24, 2018.  (Submitted photo)The scene of a serious accident at Howard Ave. and Ellis St. E in Windsor September 24, 2018. (Submitted photo)
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Police: Howard Avenue crash caused by drunk driver

A 31-year-old Windsor man has now been charged with impaired driving after a crash on Howard Avenue early Monday morning.

Police said a black Volkswagen hit the back of a transport truck at Howard Avenue and Ellis Street on Monday at approximately 4:20 a.m. Investigators accuse the driver of being drunk. Police said the driver is in serious but not life-threatening condition in the hospital.

Howard Avenue was shut down between Shepherd Street and Ottawa Street for four hours while officers investigated.

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