Driver hospitalized in 3-vehicle crash at McKercher Drive and 8th Street

Saskatoon police say charges are pending against a 16-year-old driver injured in a three-vehicle crash on Saturday.

At around 12 p.m. CT, officers were called to the collision at the intersection of McKercher Drive and 8th Street East.

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Police said a vehicle travelling east on 8th Street attempted to make a left-hand turn onto McKercher but collided with a westbound vehicle.

The vehicle that was attempting the turn then struck both a light standard and a third vehicle that was waiting at a red light in southbound traffic.

The teenager who was driving the westbound vehicle was taken to Royal University Hospital. Her injuries were believed to be minor.

Charges are pending against the teen for allegedly disobeying a red light.

The investigation is ongoing.