Editor's note: The following story has been updated from its original version to include new information about charges laid in the investigation.
Barrie police are asking motorists to avoid St. Vincent Street from Cundles Road East to Meadowlark Road this morning following a crash.
The section of road has been closed for clean-up and the collision investigation.
According to Barrie police, the crash was reported at 3:41 a.m., Jan. 19.
Upon arrival at the scene, police say they located a vehicle that had struck a hydro pole. A short time later, the suspect driver was located and arrested for impaired driving. The accused was transported to the Barrie Police Service Headquarters where the investigation continued.
A 23-year-old Barrie man has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and driving with a blood-alcohol content over .80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on Feb. 1
Police say the collision caused "significant damage" to the hydro pole. Alectra was on the scene to make the necessary repairs.
