Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Shortly after 11:30 p.m. last night, police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Murray Street in Wallaceburg.
Through investigation, police learned that the man lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway and struck a tree.
No one was injured.
Total damage was estimated at $50,000.
The driver, a 66-year-old Chatham man, was charged with careless driving.