A vehicle on fire with a huge plume of smoke rising from it on Idylwyld in Saskatoon.

Saskatoon police are at the scene of a motor vehicle collision on Idylwyld Drive near 60th Street East. (Karma L. Schopp/Facebook)

Teen to receive sentence for role in fiery May crash on Idylwyld Drive

By Mia Holowaychuk Aug 6, 2026 | 6:13 AM

The 14-year old boy involved in a fiery crash on Saskatoon’s Idylwyld Drive in May is expected to receive his sentence at provincial court on Thursday.

In June, the teen – who cannot be named under Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act – pleaded guilty to charges including possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and failing to stop after an accident.

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The teen was originally set to be sentenced on July 28, but the case was adjourned to allow time for an additional victim impact statement to be written.

The teen has been in custody since he was arrested.

Kiefer Ballantyne, 24, pleaded guilty to one count of occupying a motor vehicle knowing it had been taken without the owner’s consent, and received credit for time already served in custody.

According to police, the crash occurred at the intersection of Idylwyld and 58th Street West shortly after 8 a.m. on May 5.

Officers responded after receiving a report from Corman Park Police that a Dodge Durango SUV was being driven erratically and was heading into the city on Highway 11.

Corman Park police said the driver fled after an officer attempted to perform a traffic stop.

“The (Corman Park Police Service) officer disengaged, and the vehicle continued southbound before crossing the median into oncoming northbound traffic. The suspect vehicle struck a northbound vehicle, which subsequently caught fire,” a statement from police said.

An 82-year-old man was left in critical condition after the crash, and a Corman Park officer was also taken to Royal University Hospital “as a precaution.”

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating the circumstances involving the crash. SIRT is an independent agency that investigates incidents involving serious injury or death connected to police actions or occurring while someone is in police custody.

More to come …