London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
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Alleged Impaired Driver Causes $20K Damage

A London man is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges after an east-end crash that caused over $20,000 in damages.

London police were called after a vehicle heading south on Veterans Memorial Pkwy. at a high rate of speed skidded out of control onto Admiral Dr. around 9pm on Thursday.

The vehicle crashed into two traffic signs, a fence, and a London Hydro box before coming to a stop. The driver then took off on foot but was stopped and held by witnesses until officers arrived, said police.

Property damage from the crash is estimated at $20,800.

A 46-year-old London man is charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving while ability impaired and failure to stop at the scene of a crash. He will appear in court to answer to the charges on August 2.

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