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Charges laid after Riverside collision

A man has been charged following some wild driving on Riverside Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
    Shortly after 5 p.m. on September 4, Drumheller emergency services responded to a collision on Riverside Drive.
    According to witness accounts, it appears an older model Dodge Durango was heading westbound on Riverside Drive when it collided head on with a parked car near 16th Street East near DVSS. As the owner of the parked car came out of his house, the Durango sped away.
    Near 12th Street East on Riverside Drive, it appears the Durango attempted to overtake another car and lost control. The Durango smashed through sign and then came to rest in the Partici Park.
    The driver was take to hospital by AHS ambulance with what appeared to be minor injuries. The Durango was stolen
    Carmen Briault, 38, has been charged with impaired operation motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, fail to remain at the scene of accident, driving while unauthorized and possession of stolen property.


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