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Police: Driver slams into traffic light in South Barrie

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Published: May 20, 2026 at 12:57PM EDT

A downed traffic light at the intersection of Mapleview Drive and Huronia Road in South Barrie on May 20, 2026. (CTV News/Mike Lang)

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