Two people in police custody after accident on Thursday near Rolla

ROLLA – Two people remain in police custody following a car crash near Rolla Thursday morning.

According to police, a black Jeep Cherokee was struck from the side as it attempted to make a U-turn on Rolla Highway north of Route 210.

According to Mounties, there were three people in the Jeep at the time of the accident. Two people fled on foot, while the third person remained at the scene of the accident.

The remaining passenger was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of Dawson Creek searched the area with the help of the canine unit. The two suspects were tracked down and arrested.

Mitchell Jess and Jessie Fougere remain in police custody until their next court appearance on Monday. Both face a long list of charges.