The man accused of driving this pickup in the August 16 bridge crash appeared in court today. (Susan McNeil/paNOW)

By Susan McNeil

Bridge collision

Third charge laid against accused man in bridge crash

Sep 28, 2023 | 5:00 PM

A Christopher Lake man accused of impaired driving and causing a collision on the Diefenbaker Bridge in August is facing a third charge.

Jeremy Miller, 29, now faces a charge of failing to show up to have his fingerprints taken.

His next appearance in Prince Albert Provincial Court is scheduled for Oct. 2.

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Miller is accused of driving a pickup that was seen jumping over the concrete divider on the bridge late the afternoon of Aug. 16.

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The Dodge Ram pickup collided with several vehicles while going in the opposite direction on the bridge and stopped after being stuck between another pickup pulling a holiday camper and the concrete bridge wall.

Witnesses told paNOW at the time that the pickup was travelling up to 100 km/hr. The speed limit on the bridge is 50 km/hr.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com