Driver Arrested After Striking Utility Pole and Allegedly Attempting to Leave Scene in Belleville
BELLEVILLE, ON: A 39-year-old Belleville man is facing impaired driving charges following an overnight collision involving a utility pole in the city's north end.
Belleville Police responded to the area of North Front Street and Tracey Street at approximately 12:58 a.m. on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, after receiving reports of a single-vehicle collision.
Police were advised that a vehicle had struck a utility pole and that the driver was reportedly attempting to leave the scene.
When officers arrived, they observed the driver exit the damaged vehicle and walk toward another vehicle parked nearby.
Officers located the individual and, while speaking with him, observed signs of impairment.
Following the investigation, Ahmad Anas, age 39, of Belleville, was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired by alcohol
Operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding 80 mg per 100 mL of blood
Anas was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in November.
If you suspect impaired driving please report it to police. You could save a life.
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