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Peterborough man arrested for impaired driving after crash downs utility pole, leaves path of debris

Click to play video: 'Crash on Aylmer Street in Peterborough leaves debris along several blocks'
Crash on Aylmer Street in Peterborough leaves debris along several blocks
A Peterborough man faces impaired driving and other charges following a crash in the Aylmer Street area early April 22, 2022 – Apr 22, 2022

A Peterborough man faces impaired driving and other charges following a crash early Friday in Aylmer Street area.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 12:30 a.m. emergency crews were called to the area of Aylmer Street just north of Romaine Street for a single-vehicle crash.

Officers found debris scattered along several blocks from Lake Street to Romaine Street, including a downed utility pole, tree limbs and several pieces of the car.

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The car also struck a second pole just north of Romaine street.

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Police say the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene. Police Service Dog Isaac was deployed for a track which helped investigators locate the driver in the area of Clonsilla Avenue and Third Avenue.

A 36-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with impaired driving (alcohol and drugs), dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, failure or refusal to comply with a demand, failure to report an accident, failure to report damage to property on a highway.

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day driver’s licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

He was released appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on May 10, police said late Friday morning.

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