A stretch of Yonge Street in Richmond Hill was closed off Thursday morning after York Regional police say a driver collided with parked cars, traffic lights and hydro poles.

At around 2 a.m., police say a driver rammed into at least five cars in the parking lot of a Travelodge near Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road.

From there, the man continued to drive south along Yonge Street, running into traffic lights, construction cones, a garbage can and at least two hydro poles, said Duty Insp. Christina Dawson.

He caused “significant damage” to the cars hit, police said.

The man then zigzagged down Yonge Street before he sustained minor injuries.

He attempted to evade arrest but was located a short distance away by the canine team.

“We did do a breathalyzer test with him, and the result was zero,” Dawson told the Star. “The motive is under investigation at this time.”

The man was transported to hospital but has since been released.

Joseph Rooney, 24, of Markham, has been charged and is scheduled for a bail hearing Thursday.

Rooney has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle, three counts of failure to remain after an accident, and two counts of mischief resulting in more than $5,000 loss.

Hydro is in the area repairing the damaged hydro lines.

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