Impaired driver arrested after vehicle crashes into light pole in Scarborough

A Toronto Police Service cruiser is seen at night in this undated photo. CITYNEWS

By Dilshad Burman

Posted August 10, 2026 12:25 am.

Last Updated August 10, 2026 12:28 am.

Toronto police have arrested one person after a vehicle hit a light pole in Scarborough on Sunday night.

Officers responded to the area of William Kitchen Road and Kennedy Road for reports of a collision around 11:15 p.m.

One person is facing charges for impaired driving and damage to a traffic pole.

No injuries were reported.

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