The man accused of driving this pickup, is now awaiting trial. (Susan McNeil/paNOW)(File photo/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Man charged after multi-vehicle collision on Diefenbaker Bridge enters not guilty pleas

Oct 4, 2023 | 3:00 PM

A man accused of impaired driving and causing a crash on Prince Albert’s Diefenbaker Bridge is maintaining his innocence.

Not guilty pleas were entered on Monday at provincial court and a trial date was secured for March 1, 2024.

In relation to the events from Aug.16, Jeremy Miller is accused of driving a pickup that was seen jumping over the concrete divider on the bridge.

The 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.

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No injuries were reported in the incident.

Miller was also charged with failing to show up at the police station to have his fingerprints taken.

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