Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)
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Impaired Charge After Accident

A Chatham Township man faces a number of charges including impaired driving after police were called about a hit-and-run accident.

It happened yesterday morning about 5am when a truck hit a hydro pole on Grande River Line and continued from the scene.

A witness contacted police and told them the truck had significant damage. Police located the truck a short time later at Pain Court Line and Bear Line and took him for a breath test.

Aside from impaired driving, the man is also charged with leaving the scene of an accident.

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