ELMSDALE: A 23-year-old Newfoundland and Labrador man faces impaired driving charges among a slew of offences following a single-vehicle collision on Mya 25 near exit 8 in Elmsdale.
Const. Preston Burns, East Hants RCMP Community Policing Officer, said police were informed of an erratic driver on Highway 102 near exit 8 in Elmsdale.
“The complainant reported that a white van was driving at a high speed, swerving through traffic and appeared to be out of control,” said Const. Burns.
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“The responding officers were able to get a visual of the suspect vehicle.”
Shortly thereafter, the van went off the roadway and the driver was seen exiting the van and ran towards a wooded area.
“After several minutes, the driver was located and after noting signs of impairment by alcohol, he was arrested without
incident,” said Const. Burns.
No injuries were reported.
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Ethan Pijogge, 23, of Sheshatshiu, NL, has been charged with:
– impaired driving
– flight from police and;
– dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
Sheshatshiu is approximately 40 kilometres north of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL.
He has been ordered to appear in court at a later date.
