Charges are being laid following a crash in St.Catharines.
Police were called to Seventh Street Louth and Third Avenue Louth at 2:15 this morning after a car slammed into a hydro pole.
The driver was transported to hospital via ambulance for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Traffic continues to be diverted while crews repair the pole.
The 38 year old male driver has been charged with operation of a vehicle while prohibited.
The crash also sparked a power outage which has now been resolved.