A man from Richer was arrested for impaired driving after crashing through the patio building at the La Broquerie bar early this morning.

Steinbach RCMP received the report at 12:33 am. Witnesses say the driver was highly intoxicated. When police arrived on scene, they were told by staff that the driver had fled. Police could see the vehicle in the distance and when they approached it, they could see the vehicle spinning out and getting stuck in the ditch.

The 34-year-old male driver from Richer was arrested for impaired driving. He was returned to the Steinbach detachment where he refused to comply with a demand for alcohol samples. The driver has also been charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired with alcohol, mischief over $5,000, damage to property and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

A court date has been set for September 8th in Steinbach.

La Broquerie bar patio damaged overnight.