By Brian Konrad / David Opinko

Excessive Speeding

Driver in Medicine Hat caught going 141 km/hr in a playground zone

Jul 22, 2021 | 9:47 AM

Medicine Hat Police have charged a man with dangerous driving.

At approximately 8:00 pm on Friday, July 16, officers say they clocked a driver travelling at 141 kilometres per hour in the 30 km/hr playground zone next to the Southview Community School.

They note that several cyclists and pedestrians were still outside in the area at the time.

The public helped police confirm the direction in which the vehicle was travelling.

It was found after it crashed into a detached garage and the rear fence of a home.

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The name of the accused was not released, but police say the 44-year-old driver is from Medicine Hat.