Driver faces impaired, assault charges following crash into Barrie residence

A 41-year-old is facing impaired driving and assault charges following an evening crash into a Barrie, Ont home near Mulcaster Street on Aug. 22, 2025. (Courtesy: Heather Christine)

A 41-year-old is facing impaired driving and assault charges following an evening crash into a Barrie home.

It happened just after 11 p.m. Friday night near Mulcaster Street and Penetang Street.

Officials say the driver damaged part of a residence. Arrangements have been made for a structural engineer to attend the home on Monday and observe the wreck.

Barrie police say no injuries were reported in the midst of the incident.

Officials confirmed that the truck involved was destroyed, and the damaged area has been fenced off by the City of Barrie.

The person was arrested for impaired driving and has been charged with impaired driving, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and assault.