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Saskatoon driver hits 136 km/h in 60 km/h zone trying to elude police

The driver of a car reached a speed of 136 km/h on McOrmond Drive in an effort to elude Saskatoon police. File / Global News

Saskatoon police say they know the identity of a driver who eluded officers on Wednesday evening at a high rate of speed.

Members of the traffic unit were in the area of McOrmond Drive and Attridge Drive for traffic enforcement when they spotted a southbound car on McOrmond just before 9:15 p.m. going 76 km/h.

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The speed limit is 60 km/h.

Officers said the driver sped away at speeds up to 136 km/h when they activated their lights and siren for a traffic stop.

The driver eventually lost control and the car left the road.

A police dog was unsuccessful in tracking down the driver after the driver fled on foot.

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Police said they continue to investigate and charges of dangerous driving and evading police are pending.

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