Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)
Chatham

Crash Leads To Charges

Charges have been laid in the single-vehicle crash that closed a section of Park Ave. W in Chatham.

Police say the driver lost control just before 10:30am Monday morning, and struck a hydro pole, causing live power lines to go down across the road.

No one was injured but damage is estimated at $8,000.

A 29-year-old man from Tilbury only had his G1 licence. He's been charged with careless driving and driving without a qualified passenger.

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