A driver who crashed into a utility pole has been accused of being impaired.
Sault Ste. Marie Police were called to the area of Albert Street East and Elgin Street at around 11:15 p.m. on Friday, April 18.
“Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle which had struck a pole, splitting it in half and causing it to hang over the sidewalk,” said police in a news release.
Officers say multiple breath samples registered above the legal limit.
James Fletcher, 33, was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired – Drug and/or Alcohol
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80+)
- Dangerous Operation
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.