Car crashes into Tuktoyaktuk welcome sign, charges coming

A car recently crashed through the Welcome to Tuktoyaktuk sign. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Yakeleya)

RCMP have confirmed a car crash that took out the Welcome to Tuktoyaktuk sign.

Police say the incident happened Saturday evening.

“A suspect driver has been identified and the matter remains under investigation,” Staff Sergeant Bruce McGregor told CKLB.

There are also charges of impaired driving and mischief to property over $5,000 pending against the individual. Police have not released the person’s name.

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Francis Tessier-Burns
Francis was a reporter with CKLB from January 2019 to March 2023. In his time with CKLB, he had the immense pleasure and honour of learning about northern Indigenous cultures.