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Saskatoon police dog tracks down man who fled from a 2-vehicle crash

Man tracked down by police dog facing criminal charges after fleeing from a two-vehicle crash in Saskatoon. Eric Beck / Global News

A man is facing charges after fleeing from a two-vehicle collision in Saskatoon.

The crash happened Tuesday just before 7 a.m. CT at the intersection of Clarence Avenue and 11th Street East.

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According to police, an eastbound vehicle on 11th Street ran a stop sign and collided with a northbound vehicle on Clarence.

The driver of the eastbound vehicle then fled on foot.

A police dog tracked down the 30-year-old Saskatoon man several blocks from the crash.

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He is facing several criminal charges including failing to remain at the scene of an accident and dangerous driving.

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The driver of the northbound vehicle was checked by paramedics but did not need further medical treatment.

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Police say the eastbound driver suffered an injury to his foot.

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