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Impaired driving charge in Saskatoon hit and run collision

Saskatoon police said they were told an SUV and a small car were in the front yard of the house on Avenue D North. File / Global News

A man is facing a number of charges, including impaired driving, after a hit and run in Saskatoon on Saturday morning.

Saskatoon police said officers were called to a home in the 1800 block of Avenue D North just before 8 a.m. for a report of a collision.

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An SUV and a small car were in the front yard of the residence, police said.

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Officers took a man into custody who was found by the homeowner, trying to hide in the house.

Police said the 35-year-old Saskatoon man was impaired by alcohol and believed to also be under the influence of crystal meth.

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Among the charges he is facing is impaired driving, exceeding .08 and dangerous driving.

Police believe the SUV was involved in a collision with a nearby parked vehicle.

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