The driver of a 2013 Ford Explorer has been charged with impaired and dangerous driving after causing a combined $100,000 worth of damages in Ross Glen on Saturday evening. -- NEWS PHOTO MO CRANKER
UPDATE: The driver is facing charges of impaired and dangerous driving. Read the updated story here.
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Medicine Hat News
One driver has been identified by the Medicine Hat Police Service after causing an approximated $100,000 worth of damages Saturday night.
The MHPS was called out at 10:05 p.m. to respond to a motor vehicle collision at Ross Glen Drive involving a 2013 Ford Explorer.
The driver of the vehicle, who the police identified as an adult man, had left the street and ended up hitting a fence and a house on Ross Glen Road. While attempting to leave this scene the driver of the Explorer struck a 2014 Dodge causing damage to this vehicle.
The Explorer then entered Rideau Place and struck a house causing significant damage to this house.
Approximate damages at this time are estimated at $100,000 for all damages caused by the driver.
Staff sgt. Darcy Fox says the MHPS has identified the man and charges are pending.
Fox could not comment on whether or not alcohol was a factor because the investigation is still ongoing.