Driver charged after collision with police car

A 24 year-old unlicensed driver has been charged with numerous offences after an early Tuesday morning collision involving a police car in Fort St. John.

Cody Lascelle has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision, resisting arrest, assaulting a peace officer, impaired operation of a motor vehicle and driving with a blood alcohol level more than 0.08. He is also facing various charges under the Motor Vehicle Act.

The collision occurred at 2:30 a.m. when a patrol car, which was driving north along 100 St., was hit by an uninsured and unlicensed driver travelling east along 102 Ave. who allegedly ran a stop sign.

The driver then got out of the vehicle and began to run from the scene.

The police officer involved in the collision was then able to apprehend the male driver a short distance away.

Lascelle’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 22.