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In late May, RCMP in Smithers became aware of videos circulating on social media of a man who police allege was driving in a very aggressive manner and going more than 160 km/h in a Dodge pickup on provincial highways.
Police allege the man was engaged in several high-risk behaviours including speeding, using an electronic device while driving, consuming alcohol while driving, and stunt driving without holding the steering wheel at high speeds.
Investigators figured out the location where the man, who was identified by very distinct tattoos, was driving in the videos.
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On June 4, a vehicle stop was conducted to address a speeding infraction and officers recognized the vehicle as the one in the videos.
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The driver was served with numerous violation tickets under the provincial Motor Vehicle Act, Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, Liquor Control and Licensing Act, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations along with an inspection notice to address several defects on the vehicle.
At the time of the vehicle stop, several opened containers of liquor were found within the driver’s reach and were poured out, according to police.
The vehicle was impounded under three separate excessive speeding/stunting allegations and towed from the scene.
In a statement, Insp. Darren Woroshelo, a spokesman for Northern highway patrol, said just one of these behaviours is extremely dangerous and risky, but “the combination is downright scary.”
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