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Winnipeg Street Racers Hit 200 KPH, One Arrested
26 Jul
Summary
- Street racers reached speeds of up to 200 km/h early Sunday.
- Police helicopter tracked vehicles fleeing the Disraeli Freeway.
- One 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with dangerous driving.
Early Sunday morning, reports emerged of vehicles street racing at speeds reaching 200 kilometers per hour through a Winnipeg neighbourhood. Police initiated a pursuit after observing a Corvette racing alongside other vehicles on the Disraeli Freeway around 2 a.m.
A police helicopter monitored the situation as the racers split off near the Nairn Overpass. Officers attempted to stop a Jeep and a Corvette, issuing a ticket to the Jeep's driver. However, the Corvette sped away, entering a residential zone near Johnson Avenue and Henderson Highway.
The Corvette's driver and a passenger fled on foot but were apprehended by police dog units a few blocks away. One individual required medical attention following the apprehension. A 20-year-old man has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle and fleeing a police officer, and was released on a promise to appear in court. The other vehicles involved in the race were not identified by police.
