Transport truck takes a wrong turn and ends up driving on a recreational trail in Windsor, Ont.

A transport truck driver is facing charges after driving on a portion of the trail along the Herb Gray Parkway.

Officers were called to the corner of Fazio Dr. and Lambton St. in South Windsor shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday night.

Police say the transport truck damaged a light pole, stop sign and fence before stopping at the pedestrian overpass. The vehicle also sustained “significant” damage but no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

On Thursday morning, the path was closed to all pedestrians and there were multiple tire tracks on the sides of the walkway.

Residents surprised

According to neighbour Melissa D’Angela, the transport stopped when it hit the steel structure on top of the bridge.

“We were in awe,” her father Mario D’Angela tells CTV News. “At what point does common sense come in to say ‘oh no I think I made a mistake?’”

D’Angela said he chatted with the transport driver for a brief moment Wednesday and the man appeared “shaken up”.

According to D’Angela, the trailer was empty.

Trucker charged

The truck driver has been charged with careless driving, as well as failure to ensure daily inspection and maintain a daily log.

Police are not releasing the drivers name or company involved in the incident.

MOL response

The Ministry of Labour issued a statement to CTV News on Friday.

“The ministry is aware of this incident. Once all information has been reviewed, the ministry will determine what measures, if any, are required,” said the statement.