No one was injured when an SUV flipped over in Cochrane this afternoon but police are on the hunt for a man involved in the crash.
Cochrane RCMP responded to a collision on Hwy 22 near the new bridge construction site. It involved two vehicles, one of which had flipped onto its side.
Cst. Clayton Gelinas said initial reports indicate the CRV was southbound and the van was northbound. The CRV crossed the line and into the northbound lane.
According to police, a community member reported seeing a man fleeing the scene shortly after the crash.
Officers were able to arrest a man soon after on nearby Glenbow Drive.
RCMP then used a police dog and a drone to search for another man in the area.
Police continue to search for a man who was seen wearing dark-coloured jeans and a black shirt. He has shoulder-length long dark hair and a mustache/goatee.
Gelinas said there is no risk to the public.
“Thank you to the community for being diligent and calling in about the suspicious person, we appreciate the help from our community partners.”
Anyone with information about this or those responsible is asked to call the Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
