Man, 40, arrested after fleeing from motor vehicle crash in New Glasgow

A New Glasgow, N.S., man will be in Pictou provincial courtMonday to face multiple charges after he fled on footfrom the scene of a two-vehicle collision in the town.

Police said the 40-year-old was involved in acollision between a Mercedes and Jeepat the intersection of Almont Avenue and Bernard Street in New Glasgow at about 7 a.m. Thursday.

The driverfled on foot andthe woman driving the Jeep was treated for minor injuries by paramedics at the scene, police said.

New Glasgow Regional Police attempted to pull over the driver before the crash occurred. Theybrought in a police dog to search for theman and issued a warrant for his arrest.

Const. Ken MacDonaldsaid it took some time to locatethe man who left the scene.

"From the time of the car crash, there was quite a few hours, almost a day," he said.

It was not until Friday, at approximately 7 p.m, when police tracked down and arrested the suspect at aForbes Street residence.

He has been charged with operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued by police, failure to stop or remain [at the scene of an accident] and driving while disqualified or prohibited.

Const. MacDonald, says there are more Motor Vehicle Act charges pending against the man at this time.

Both vehicles had excessive damage which caused the intersection to be closed for two hours.