A 50-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired Saturday afternoon after Prince George RCMP responded to calls of a full-sized pickup truck crashing into vehicles along Ospika Boulevard and Massey Drive.
Called out at 3:30 p.m., and guided by callers, RCMP found a pickup at rest at Massey Drive and Opie Crescent with both front tires deflated. Police said the driver fled but, with the help of witnesses, RCMP tracked him down.
The suspect underwent a 12-step evaluation conducted by a drug recognition expert who concluded he was impaired. A urine sample was also obtained for analysis.
Police also said the vehicle was uninsured and with licence plates belonging to another vehicle and the driver had been prohibited from driving from a previous incident.
The driver was issued a 24-hour suspension, along with a violation ticket and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.
He has been released on a promise to appear for court at a later date and the investigation is continuing, RCMP said. Charges remain pending and the suspect's name was not released.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300.
