Driver clocked going 190 km/h on central Alberta highway, 2 charged: RCMP

A man is facing charges after he was allegedly recorded driving nearly 100 km/h over the speed limit on an Alberta highway.

Mounties were patrolling the highway on Aug. 20 when they spotted the vehicle, which was clocked at 190 km/h on Highway 2A outside Ponoka.

Police were unsuccessful at stopping the vehicle, but it was located a short time later and two people inside were arrested.

A 37-year-old man from Maskwacis, Alta., has been charged with:

• possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• flight from police officer;
• dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
• possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose;
• resist arrest;
• refusal to comply with breath demand; and
• operate motor vehicle while impaired.

A 45-year-old Maskwacis resident was also charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and operate a motor vehicle while impaired.

Both suspects were taken before a Justice of the Peace and released with a court date of Sept. 12 in Ponoka.