Man charged for allegedly driving more than 50 km/h over speed limit on P.E.I

An RCMP vehicle is pictured on July 3, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Callum Smith)

The Prince Edward Island RCMP has charged a 51-year-old man for allegedly driving more than 50 km/h over the posted speed limit in the Cascumpec area Wednesday.

Police say PEI RCMP Traffic Services Cpl. Jamie Parsons was making routine patrols on Route 2 when the speed radar in his patrol car went off around 1 p.m.

“The target vehicle he spotted was travelling at 147 km/h in a 90 zone. Despite activating his lights and siren and attempting to stop the vehicle, pursuit was broken off for safety reasons,” read a news release from RCMP.

Police say Cpl. Parsons issued a call across his radio advising other officers in the area of the incident. He was able to identify the vehicle and its driver, who had previous interactions with police.

Shortly after, another RCMP member also had the same vehicle on radar, then allegedly doing 189 km/h. Despite activating emergency equipment, police say the vehicle sped off and the pursuit was broken off.

Summerside Police Services found the vehicle later that evening and was able to arrest the driver, read the release.

A 51-year-old man from Elmsdale has been charged with flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

“This is yet another great example of how the partnership and collaboration of police forces can work to keep Island roads safe, said Sgt. Lisa Jones, PEI RCMP Traffic Services Unit lead in the release. “RCMP members in all the detachments conduct highway traffic safety patrols and we regularly work not only with other police agencies, like Summerside Police, but with Parks Canada, Provincial Public Safety, Conservation Officers and others in combined efforts to keep roadways and trails safe across the Island. Speeds like these are uncommon, and we are grateful no one was injured in this incident.”

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