Cochrane RCMP received numerous complaints regarding dangerous driving on Highway 1 east coming from Canmore and along with an Alberta Sheriff have made and arrest.

Witnesses reported a black Toyota 4 Runner which is believed to have been in a number of hit and run collisions and driving erratically in and out of ditches. The vehicle was also seen to be driving backwards in the eastbound lane. The driver was seen to be wearing a mask and waving a stick like object out of the window before coming to stop on Old Banff Coach Road.

An Alberta Sheriff along with members of the RCMP located the vehicle with the driver on the roof acting erratically.  The male driver was taken into custody without incident.  Old Banff Coach Road was closed for a time while the investigation took place and is now open.

No further updates are anticipated.

Cochrane RCMP are looking for anyone who had witnessed the vehicle driving dangerously along Highway 1 from Canmore to Old Banff Coach Road to call the Cochrane RCMP Detachment at 403-851-8000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).