Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Barrie early Thursday morning that led to charges against a 27-year-old man from Orillia.
Around 4 a.m., officers responded to reports of a Grey Audi A4 that crashed into a fence on Ardagh Road near Patterson Road, causing significant damage. The driver was found nearby and arrested. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The man faces charges of impaired driving, theft of a motor vehicle, and drug possession. Authorities are seeking anyone with dash cam or other footage of the scene, particularly from a Tesla that passed by shortly after the crash.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the investigating officer via email.