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Speeding cited as factor in Saskatoon rollover

Driver flees on foot after a speeding vehicle rolls at the base of Saskatoon’s University Bridge. Brice Perkins / Global News

Saskatoon police said speeding is a factor in a rollover at the base of the University Bridge.

The rollover happened Tuesday at around 8:10 p.m. CT.

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According to police, the driver of a westbound vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed lost control and hit a light pole.

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The vehicle then flipped and ended up on its roof.

The driver fled the scene on foot north through Kinsmen Park.

A police dog was unsuccessful in tracking him down.

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Two passengers in the vehicle were not hurt.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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