A man was taken to hospital this morning with minor injuries after being hit by a light standard that was knocked over by a car in Orillia.
Police say the female driver was attempting to reverse into a downtown parking space when she struck the pole causing it to collapse and hit the pedestrian.
The incident happened on Mississaga Street East around 11:30 a.m.
Paramedics assessed the man's condition; he was taken to Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. His injuries are unknown.
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The driver has been charged with careless driving.
