Police in Maugerville, N.B., are looking for a man who allegedly sped past a flood barricade Wednesday afternoon, pulling a worker who was supervising the blocked road in the process.
New Brunswick RCMP say the incident happened around noon along Route 105.
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Police say a beige or gold sedan with a Saskatchewan licence plate was stopped at the barricade. The drive appeared to become agitated and fled.
While fleeing, police say the man pulled an officer with justice and public safety — who was manning the barricade — for a short distance.
The worker sustained injuries not believed to be serious, but was taken to hospital.
The drive was the only person in the vehicle, according to police.
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Police say the vehicle was later seen driving erratically at the Princess Margaret Bridge in southern Fredericton.
Anyone with information on the driver is asked to contact New Brunswick RCMP.