A Newfoundland man wanted in Alberta was arrested following a dramatic crash in Cupids early yesterday morning.
RCMP were called after a car crashed into a tree, ending up with the nose pointed directly upwards into the branches.
There was no-one on the scene when police arrived. Police later learned that the driver was taken to hospital in St. John’s by a passing driver.
The car had been reported stolen from Conception Harbour, and the suspect, a 36-year-old from Colliers, had a number of outstanding arrest warrants from Alberta.
He will be sent back to Alberta to answer to those charges.
The investigation involved RCMP from Bay Roberts and Holyrood as well as members of the RNC Street Patrol.
Meanwhile the investigation into the stolen vehicle and crash continues.