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Saskatoon teenager charged with drunk driving after crash

Police have charged a teenager with drunk driving after a crash in Saskatoon’s University Heights S.C. neighbourhood. File / Global News

SASKATOON – A teenager is facing drunk driving charges after a single vehicle crash in Saskatoon’s University Heights S.C. neighbourhood on Friday.

Just after 5 p.m., police observed an erratic driver, weaving in and out of traffic while westbound on Attridge Drive.

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The young driver then tried to turn right on Nelson Road and collided with the centre median.

There was significant damage to the car but fortunately there were no injuries.

The vehicle was towed from the scene after the 17-year-old driver was arrested.

He is facing charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle along with impaired driving and driving while over .08.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on April 24.

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