Man who drove off ramp into Cape Cod Canal charged, police say

A man faces charges Tuesday after police said he intentionally drove his car off a pedestrian ramp into the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne.WATCH: Car pulled from Cape Cod CanalThe man was found on the shore at the scene at about 10:25 a.m. when first responders arrived. He was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, Bourne police said.WATCH THE REPORTPolice said it appears the man intentionally drove his vehicle, 2006 Ford Focus, up a pedestrian walkway that was formerly the base of the original Cape Cod Canal drawbridge at the end of Perry Avenue.The car went through a fence at the end of the scenic overlook and came to a rest in the canal, police said.The driver, who has not been identified, faces charges of operating to endanger, malicious destruction of property greater than $250 and speed greater than reasonable.The crash is under investigation.41533126Get the WCVB News App

A man faces charges Tuesday after police said he intentionally drove his car off a pedestrian ramp into the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne.

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The man was found on the shore at the scene at about 10:25 a.m. when first responders arrived. He was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, Bourne police said.

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Police said it appears the man intentionally drove his vehicle, 2006 Ford Focus, up a pedestrian walkway that was formerly the base of the original Cape Cod Canal drawbridge at the end of Perry Avenue.

The car went through a fence at the end of the scenic overlook and came to a rest in the canal, police said.

The driver, who has not been identified, faces charges of operating to endanger, malicious destruction of property greater than $250 and speed greater than reasonable.

The crash is under investigation.