A local man is in hot water after a crash in Chatham.

Authorities say the accused was involved in a collision on Grand Avenue around 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon, but kept on driving.

Officers were able to track down the driver a short distance away after he hit a building.

Police say the 28-year-old tried to take off on foot, but was quickly arrested.

He’s now facing charges of impaired driving and failing to stop after an accident.