Charges have been laid in the single-vehicle crash that closed a section of Park Ave. W in Chatham.
Police say the driver lost control just before 10:30am Monday morning, and struck a hydro pole, causing live power lines to go down across the road.
No one was injured but damage is estimated at $8,000.
A 29-year-old man from Tilbury only had his G1 licence. He's been charged with careless driving and driving without a qualified passenger.