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Calgary police stop erratic vehicle driving with its hood up

Police stopped a vehicle in Castleridge that was being driven dangerously with its hood completely covering the windshield. Police stopped a vehicle in Castleridge that was being driven dangerously with its hood completely covering the windshield.
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Calgary police took swift action to stop a stolen vehicle, which was driving erratically in Castleridge Thursday morning.

At approximately 7:45 a.m., officers found the van driving with its hood up, covering the windshield.

As they attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled, but they didn't get far before officers were able to safely stop the vehicle.

EMS took one person to hospital in non-life-threatening condition.

The vehicles, including a number of police cruisers involved, were damaged.

One person has been taken into custody.

The investigation is ongoing.

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