Police in McBride are investigating a fuel theft and subsequent collision near Goat River Pit Road and Highway 16 leading to the arrest of four people.
At 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, police received a report where fuel and batteries had been stolen from heavy equipment located on a rural property.
Shortly afterward, officers were advised of a motor vehicle crash in the area.
The investigation determined a witness had followed the suspect’s vehicle and was attempting to gather information when it Goat River Pit Road and collided with the witness’s vehicle.
The suspect’s vehicle lost control, crashing into the ditch and four occupants fled from on foot following the crash.
RCMP officers, with the assistance of Police Dog Services (PDS) and the Emergency Response Team, attended the area and conducted a search. Three people were quickly located in a nearby wooded area, while the fourth person was located by dog services in the woods.
Two individuals received medical treatment for injuries sustained during the incident.
Highway 16 was closed for a period of time while emergency responders attended the scene and investigators conducted the file.
The highway has since reopened.
All four suspects have since been released pending further investigation.
The file into the theft and collision remains open.
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