A Saint John Police Force vehicle sits in front of police headquarters at One Peel Plaza. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John police say they responded to a hit and run on the city’s east side on Tuesday.
According to a release from the force, it happened just before 5:30 p.m. on Loch Lomond Road.
“The suspect vehicle was travelling [westbound] on Loch Lomond Road when it crossed the centre line and collided with the complainant’s vehicle,” said the release.
The collision sent a 45-year-old woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said the suspect fled the scene but was later located by officers in a nearby mall parking lot.
“The suspect vehicle failed to stop for police and a brief pursuit ensued in the parking lot of the mall nearly colliding with a police vehicle,” said the release.
Officers called off the chase for public safety reasons and the vehicle fled onto Westmorland Road toward McAllister Drive.
At around 7:20 p.m., police said a 40-year-old man was located and arrested for failing to remain at the scene of an accident, failing to stop for police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
The accused was also issued a ticket for driving without a valid license, and his vehicle was seized.
He is scheduled to appear in court on March 31.
Loch Lomond Road Motor Vehicle Collisionhttps://t.co/grTcIDmR1u
— Saint John Police (@saintjohnpolice) January 5, 2022
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