Regina police say a district male will face charges as the result of a hit-and-run collision on Sunday, May 23.
Police said the incident began when a hit-and-run collision was reported to police, around 3:30 a.m., in the area of 9th Avenue North and Albert Street. According to police, the suspect vehicle sideswiped a victim vehicle.
The driver of the victim vehicle followed the suspect vehicle, a Kia Niro, as police were en route.
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The suspect vehicle ran a red light at Ross Avenue and Winnipeg Street after the police encountered. After the unsuccessful attempt, police deployed a tire deflation device, also known as a spike belt, on Ring Road by Dewdney Avenue. This method was able to bring the suspect’s vehicle to a halt.
Police said the driver was transported to hospital by EMS for treatment of an apparent self-inflicted physical injury before he was taken into custody.
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The suspect was later released with conditions by investigators and faces pending charges which include failure to remain at the scene of a collision and dangerous driving.
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