One man is facing charges for impaired driving after crashing into a hydro pole in Winkler Thursday evening.

Winkler Police Service report just after 10:00 p.m a 29-year-old male driver was westbound on Mountain Ave. when he failed to stop at the intersection and struck a hydro pole on the west side of 15th St.

The male was arrested for impaired driving but later released on a Promise to Appear in court for refusing to provide a breath sample. Police say the charge, if convicted, carries similar consequences as impaired driving.

The driver and a young child were the only occupants of the vehicle. No serious injuries were reported.