Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)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.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
