A brief criminal flight by members was initiated at that point. Air1 responded and located the vehicle. The vehicle was then involved in a single-vehicle collision shortly afterwards in the area of Range Road 261 and Township Road 514. A female passenger sustained minor injuries, and was arrested at the scene. EPS Air1 and Canine units, along with an RCMP Canine unit and patrol members tracked the driver through the river valley towards the Terwillegar area for several hours. The suspect was last seen in the Upper Windermere area.
“There is no question that this driver endangered lives,” said Staff Sergeant Curtis Schriever. “He showed a complete disregard for the safety of the people travelling on the same road as him. I cannot imagine what this individual was thinking travelling at such a dangerous rate of speed.”
Tannis Atkinson , 19, has been charged with possession of drugs and possession of stolen property.
The 27 year old male driver is in custody and charges are pending against him.