Driver Charged After Vehicle Hits Hydro Pole in North York
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A 38-year-old man faces careless driving charges following an early morning crash that knocked out power and impacted a TTC bus.
A 38-year-old man has been charged with one count of careless driving after his vehicle struck a hydro pole in North York, according to CityNews Toronto.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the Armour Heights area, specifically near Laurelcrest Avenue and Bathurst Street, shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Sunday. CityNews Toronto reports that the collision caused a power transformer to fall onto the road, where it made contact with a TTC bus.
While the crash resulted in power outages for the surrounding neighborhood, authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported. Visual evidence from the scene described by CityNews Toronto showed a red minivan with significant damage to its hood and a TTC bus parked on the side of the road. Police have not released further details regarding the incident.