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21-year-old arrested after crashing into hydro pole, fleeing the scene

Chatham-Kent police cruiser in Chatham, Ont., on Thursday, June 16, 2022. (Submitted to CTV News Windsor) Chatham-Kent police cruiser in Chatham, Ont., on Thursday, June 16, 2022. (Submitted to CTV News Windsor)
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A 21-year-old has been arrested after they allegedly crashed into a hydro pole overnight and fled the scene of the crash, Chatham-Kent police said.

According to a press release from the Chatham-Kent Police Service, at 1:47 a.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the scene of a single vehicle crash located on Centre Side Road in Chatham, Ont.

Police said a pickup truck crashed into a hydro pole causing “extensive” damage. The 21-year-old driver failed to remain at the scene, but was arrested by police a short time later.

As a result, a 21-year-old from Chatham was arrested on an outstanding warrant and issued a summons for fail to remain and careless driving. 

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