September 13, 2022 12:51 PM
The Saskatoon Police Service has arrested two men in connection with a dangerous driving incident on Tuesday morning.
On September 13th, 2022, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers attempted to perform a traffic stop near the intersection of Avenue I North and Howell Avenue. The vehicle did not stop and fled from police. Soon after, officers observed the vehicle drive past at a high rate of speed, into the intersection of 60th Street East and Faithfull Avenue. The vehicle then collided with a semi-truck.
Both the driver of the car, a 30-year-old man, and the passenger, a 53-year-old man, attempted to flee the area but were arrested soon after without further incident. Medavie Health Services attended for what are believed to be minor injuries. Further investigation confirmed the vehicle was stolen and contained a club, machete, fixed blade knife, and shotgun ammunition. Shortly after, a call for service revealed an individual had located a discarded shotgun near the intersection of 51st Street and Idylwyld Drive. It is believed to have been thrown from the vehicle prior to the collision.
Both men face numerous weapons related charges, while the 30-year-old man faces additional charges of Dangerous Driving, Evading Police, and Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000.
Traffic Restrictions have since been removed from the area.
The Saskatoon Police Service is currently on scene and investigating a vehicle collision that took place this morning.
Currently traffic restrictions are in place on 60th Street and Faithful Avenue and will continue over the next couple of hours as the investigation continues. Drivers are asked to avoid the area, as there is a police presence at the intersection, as well as at the intersections of 64th Street and Faithful Avenue, and 60th Street and Lambert Crescent.
An update will be sent when more details are available.