Police use spike belt to stop speeding vehicle driven by alleged impaired driver

Police have charged a man with impaired driving after using a spike belt to stop a speeding vehicle just outside of Saskatoon.

Multiple calls came into Saskatoon RCMP on Friday evening, reporting a dangerous and erratic driver on Highway 11 near Bladworth.

Police were told the vehicle was heading north toward Saskatoon at speeds between 140 and 170 km/h.

Officers were also told the driver was passing other vehicles on the right and entering the ditch.

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The vehicle was spotted by police close to Saskatoon and a spike belt was used near Circle Drive and Highway 11 to disable the vehicle.

A 24-year-old man was taken into custody.

He is charged with impaired driving, refusing to provide a breath test, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer.