35-year-old man faces charges following dangerous driving incident in Saskatoon

The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) charged a 35-year-old man after a recent dangerous driving incident.

In a release, the SPS stated police observed a van travelling at high speeds running a stop sign on Dec. 8 at around 10:45 p.m. The incident occurred at the intersection of 21st Street and Avenue R South.

“Other officers in the area were able to track the vehicle until the driver eventually lost control and crashed into a yard in the 1700 block of 18th Street West,” the SPS stated.

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“The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle fled on foot. The SPS Canine Unit was able to track the suspect to the 600 block of Avenue P South, where he was arrested without further incident.”

Police said the vehicle he had been driving was confirmed stolen.

The SPS charged a 35-year-old man with theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, impaired driving, refusal to comply with a demand and mischief.

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