A Markstay-Warren man is facing charges after he allegedly slammed into a post while trying to avoid police on Highway 17.

The OPP said that around 4 p.m. on Dec. 5, traffic officers saw a driver going more than 50 km/hour over the posted speed limit of 90 km/hr in Sudbury.

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“No injuries were reported when the driver attempted to avoid police and collided into a post,” the OPP said.

As a result of an investigation, officers charged Jeffery Smith, 36, with dangerous driving and stunt driving (driving at excessive speeds.)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Feb. 18 in Sudbury.

Police issued Smith a 30-day driver’s licence suspension and impounded his vehicle for 14 days.

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