Allegedly impaired driver crashes into fence in Barrie

Police are seeking information about a single-vehicle crash in Barrie early Thursday morning that resulted in charges for one man.

Officers received reports about a Grey Audi A4 that had slammed into a fence on Ardagh Road near Patterson Road around 4 a.m., causing significant damage.

The driver was located nearby and placed under arrest, police say.

No injuries were reported.

A 27-year-old man from Orillia faces charges of impaired operation, theft of a motor vehicle, and drug possession.

Investigators are looking for anyone who may have dash camera or other footage of the area, including a Tesla that drove by the collision scene shortly after it happened.

Anyone who can assist with the investigation is encouraged to contact the investigating officer via email.