On May 15, 2026, at approximately 1:25 a.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Beverly Street and Kerr Street in Cambridge.

The investigation determined that a vehicle had lost control and struck a hydro pole, causing it to collapse and exposing live wires on the roadway.

The driver and a passenger fled the scene prior to police arrival. Officers secured the area for public safety and conducted a search. Both individuals were located a short distance away.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, a 24-year-old female from Brant County, was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle. There were no reports of any physical injuries. 

Traffic in the area was disrupted for several hours while crews addressed the damage.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.