Crash on Standing Buffalo First Nation sends 1 to hospital and 1 to court

Speed and alcohol helped caused a crash on the Standing Buffalo First Nation, near Fort Qu’Appelle, early Saturday morning, according to police.

RCMP said the crash happened shortly after 1 a.m., but only one vehicle was involved.

The 39-year-old man who was a passenger in the vehicle had to be airlifted to hospital by STARS air ambulance. By Saturday evening, RCMP said he was recovering.

The 21-year-old man who police say was driving the vehicle is being charged on three counts: failure to remain at the scene of a crash, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing injury, and driving while suspended.