Driver Charged After Pole Knocked Over

Friday, 5 September 2025 13:11

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say the driver was speeding on Lake Street in St. Catharines yesterday afternoon, when the vehicle hit a utility pole

A 40-year old St. Catharines resident has been charged with driving while under suspension and careless driving after a utility pole was knocked over.

Police got the call late yesterday afternoon, about a single vehicle crash in the Lake Street and Pinedale Avenue area.

They determined an Elantra was heading north on Lake at a high rate of speed, when it hit the pole, knocking the pole from it's foundation.

Police say the road was closed until 4:45 this morning.

There were no injuries, the driver has a future court date.

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