Accident On Spring Street St. Stephen

One man is faceing drinking and driving charges after he slamed a car into a hydo pole on Spring Street.    RCMP tell us the car was speeding up the road before it hit the pole then the driver fled from the scene. He was arrested a short time later. RCMP tells Tide News alcohol played a factor in the crash and  the man will be appearing in court on a later date to faces charges. Power was knocked out for a short time.