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Impaired driving charges after car seen swerving through Saskatchewan work zone

Video of the car was captured by construction workers as it blasted through pylons on Highway 16 near Maymont, Sask. Allan Barilla / Supplied

RCMP say a motorist is facing impaired driving charges following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 16 east of Maymont, Sask., last month.

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Police received a report about a red car driving the wrong way through a construction zone at a high speed as well as weaving in and out of traffic and almost hitting highway workers at roughly 2 p.m. on July 26.

Preliminary results indicated the red car struck a second red car and sideswiped a third black car before it entered the ditch and rolled, according to a press release. It also said the second red car rolled into the ditch and was severely damaged.

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No life-threatening injuries were reported by police.

As a result of their investigation, Warman RCMP announced on Monday that Rory Favel, 21, is facing charges that include operating a conveyance having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding 80 milligrams, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and prohibited driving.

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The accused, from North Battleford, Sask., is expected to appear in Saskatoon provincial court on Sept. 1.

Maymont is approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.

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