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Driver of stolen truck evading police collides with fence near Saskatoon school

A stolen truck attempting to evade police crashed into a fence by a Saskatoon school on Sunday afternoon. Brice Perkins / Global News

UPDATE: Man sentenced in fatal Saskatoon stolen truck crash

The driver of a stolen truck attempting to evade Saskatoon police left a large hole in a fence by Bethlehem Catholic High School.

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At around 4:20 a.m. CT on Sunday, officers noticed the stolen vehicle on the west side of the city. When police tried to stop it, the driver fled and a pursuit ensued.

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Police said, in an attempt to evade them, the vehicle collided with the chain-link fence north of the school.

A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.

A 20-year-old man is in police custody. He is facing numerous charges related to evading police, dangerous driving and firearms.

The forensic identification section and collision analyst unit are assisting with the investigation. 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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