On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 4:50 p.m. uniform members of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) assigned to 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) responded to the area of Lake Street and Pinedale Avenue in the City of St. Catharines for a reported motor vehicle collision.
The initial investigation determined a black Hyundai Elantra was travelling northbound on Lake Street at a high rate of speed. The vehicle collided with a utility pole, and the impact caused the pole to become dislodged from its foundation. As a result, the road was closed while crews worked to complete repairs.
There were no injuries reported. The road was reopened at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025.
The driver of the vehicle, a 40-year-old resident of St. Catharines, was charged with the following offences:
Careless Driving Driving While Under Suspension
The driver was issued a Part III Provincial Summons with a future court date.
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009522.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.