Driver flees crash on Hwy 16 near Russell Redi Mix
Police and emergency crews respond to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 16 south of Russell where the car flipped, hit a hydro pole, and was severely damaged. The driver fled the scene and was found two and a half hours later at home. RCMP traffic analysts attended and the car was towed. Investigations continue. A purse theft at Elks Hall is noted along with a speeding incident west of Russell and a cross‑province trip cost.