Nova Scotia

Driver faces charges after crashing into pole in Dartmouth

A passenger was injured when a Dartmouth driver crashed into a pole while impaired on Saturday night, say police. A 62-year-old Dartmouth man is being held for court on multiple charges.

Man, 62, left scene on foot, but was found and arrested, police say

A badge on a police officer's arm is shown.
A Halifax Regional Police emblem is seen on a police officer in Halifax on July 2, 2020. (Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press)

One person was injured when a Dartmouth driver crashed into a pole while impaired on Saturday night, say police.

Just after 10 p.m. Halifax police responded to 267 Prince Albert Road in Dartmouth, according to a release.

Multiple witnesses said they heard a loud crash, while some saw a pick-up truck drive "recklessly" before leaving the road and striking a pole.

Police found the crash site and had the road closed to traffic for a period of time.

The driver had left the scene on foot, but was quickly found and arrested. 

A passenger of the truck suffered non life-threatening injuries, but was taken to the hospital for treatment.

A 62-year-old Dartmouth man is being held for court on the following charges: impaired operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm, having a blood alcohol content over the legal limit and failing to remain at the scene of an accident.