Police have charged a Fowler, Ontario man after a pick-up truck drove through a tent at the County Fair Mall parking lot Tuesday night.

The tent was set up at the former Sunny’s gas bar, an area frequented by the homeless.

It was initially feared someone was sleeping in the tent, but further investigation showed that it was empty during the collision.

When officers arrived, they quickly located the truck and the driver they believed was involved, finding debris on the vehicle.

A 37-year-old Fowler Township man has been arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. He was transported to police headquarters, and has been released with a future court date.

The investigation is ongoing.