SUV slams into gravel truck on Circle Drive in early morning crash
Saskatoon police say an SUV slammed into the back of a gravel truck early Friday morning, causing traffic detours on Circle Drive.
Officers were called the scene on Circle Drive under the Attridge Drive overpass just after 2 a.m. on Friday. When they arrived, they found a Dodge Journey crushed into the back of a gravel truck in the northbound lanes, according to a Saskatoon police news release.
Police said the 38-year-old SUV driver was taken to hospital with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
The gravel truck driver was not injured.
Collision analysts remained on scene to investigate Friday.
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