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St. James crash lands two in hospital, driver faces impaired charge

Winnipeg police said a driver who crashed into parked cars on Hamilton Ave. Wednesday is facing multiple charges. File / Global News

Winnipeg police have a man in custody following a serious crash a near Sturgeon Creek Wednesday evening.

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Emergency crews were called to the 400 block of Hamilton Avenue around 7 p.m. for a multi-vehicle collision.

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Police said a sedan travelling east on Hamilton crossed the boulevard and the westbound lane and jumped the sidewalk on the north side of the street.

The vehicle hit a bench at a bus stop and two parked cars before stopping.

There were two people in the car at the time of the crash — both were taken to hospital in unstable condition but were later upgraded to stable.

The 30-year-old driver, Ayush Chaudhary, faces a slew of charges:

  • Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
  • Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle Cause Bodily Harm
  • Driving While Ability Impaired Causing Bodily Harm
  • Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample – Blood
  • Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample – Breath
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