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.

More from Local News

Niagara Falls Preps for Ribfest

Ribfest mascot Piggy Smalls building hype for May 2-4 weekend
Hospital Deficits Getting Worse: Report

Report shows it grew substantially at Niagara Health over a 2-year period
Man Dies in Lincoln House Fire

Emergency crews called to the scene yesterday afternoon, the Ontario Fire Marshall is looking into the cause
Potential Niagara Parks Strike

The union says it's mainly for fair wages
Man Charged with Possessing Child Porn

Police made the discovering in St. Catharines home
Be Wary of Spring Time Scams: NRP

"Companies" will claim work is needed
Man Killed Walking Along QEW

OPP say he was hit near Fruitland Road, by more than one vehicle, asking drivers involved to come forward
Senior Charged with Hate Speech Crime

NRP say buildings in Niagara Falls were spray painted

Driver Charged After Pole Knocked Over

Share

More from Local News