Dangerous Christmas Eve driver in Calgary charged
Posted Dec 28, 2022 10:53 am.
Last Updated Dec 28, 2022 10:54 am.
A man has been charged after he drove dangerously on Deerfoot Trail southeast on Christmas Eve that resulted in an alleged hit and run.
It happened sometime between 11:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. on Saturday after police received calls about a “vehicle driving dangerously,” along with a reported hit-and-run in the Calgary’s southeast.
Police say they attempted to stop the driver of the white Chevrolet Express van, but couldn’t because he continued “driving erratically” through the intersections of 109 Avenue SE and Fairmount Drive.
The driver finally stopped at Willow Park Drive SE, police say.
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Officers have arrested and charged 51-year-old Jaise Michael Bailes with impaired driving, impaired driving over the legal limit, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and flight from a peace officer.
The man was also handed tickets for “other traffic-related violations.”
Bailes is set to appear in court on Jan. 25.
“This incident occurred on Christmas Eve near busy shopping centres and plazas when many Calgarians were out and about preparing for the holidays. We are thankful no one was injured and are once again reminding Calgarians to plan for a safe ride home this holiday season,” said Sgt. Mark Auger with the Calgary police investigation unit.
Calgary police have not said anything about the hit-and-run or the people involved.
Police are still looking for dashcam footage from the incident and ask anyone with information about this incident to call police at 403-266-1234 or leave a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
