A 25-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after the car he was driving struck a pole and caught fire on Roseville Road, west of Cambridge last night.
Waterloo regional police were alerted to the accident around 9:15 p.m. last night in the area of Roseville Road and Dumfries Road in Township of North Dumfries.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of a Chevrolet sedan was travelling west on Roseville Road, left the roadway, and struck a pole and hydro transformer. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames.
The driverwas transported to an out-of-region hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
The road remained closed this morning while hydro crews complete the repairs.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision and charges are expected.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is encouraged to call WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit at 519-570-9777, ext. 8856.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online.
