SASKATOON

Saskatoon police issue dozens of tickets for drivers using cell phones near fatal circle drive crash

Published Thursday, October 22, 2020 1:47PM CST

Fatal crash involving three semi-trucks on Circle Drive on Oct. 21 (Courtesy Saskatoon Fire Department)

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SASKATOON -- Saskatoon police handed out more than 30 tickets to drivers who used their cell phones to take pictures or videos of Wednesday’s fatal three-semi crash on Circle Drive.

The tickets come with a $580 fine.

“Remember: It's illegal to use your cell phone while behind the wheel. Put it down and focus on driving,” Saskatoon Police Service said on Twitter.

A driver of one of the semi-trucks, a 51-year-old man, was pronounced dead on scene, police say.

One other driver was uninjured, and the third driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

30+ tickets have been issued to drivers who used their cell phones to take pictures/videos of yesterday's fatal collision on Circle Dr.

The penalty? $580

�� Remember: It's illegal to use your cell phone while behind the wheel. Put it down & focus on driving safely.
— Saskatoon Police (@SaskatoonPolice) October 22, 2020