Lunenburg District RCMP said they responded Sunday to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 12 in Aldersville.
According to police, the incident occurred at 4:25 a.m.
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The RCMP said the driver, a 22-year-old man, was arrested at the scene.
“The car was travelling on Hwy. 12, went off the road and struck a pole,” the RCMP said.
Police said a female passenger was transported to hospital by EHS with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said the driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested. According to police, he suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS. He was later released from custody and charges are pending.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.