LONGUEUIL – A man in his 20s is set to appear in court Thursday morning after leading police on a high-speed chase.
Longueuil officers were doing speed checks at 1:00 a.m. on Marie-Victorin Boulevard and Provencher Street in St-Lambert, when the suspect sped by.
Get daily National news
Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Police tried unsuccessfully to intercept the driver who fled on Highway 132.
Officers caught up with the man on the shoulder of Highway 132 and Highway 20, after he lost control of his vehicle and hit a guardrail.
- 10 people suspected of vandalism at AI institute in Montreal as AI summit kicks off
- 8 charged after $2.8M in illicit cannabis seized on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
- DTES grocery store uncertain of future after spending thousands on security
- Alberta on track to see the most traffic deaths in a decade: ‘Disaster waiting to happen’
The suspect was taken to hospital with minor injuries to his upper body.
Longueuil police spokesperson Melanie Mercille said he will be charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, pursuit, and driving under the influence.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.