100 Mile House RCMP members deal with several MVIs

100 Mile House RCMP responded to 78 complaints and calls for service during the past week

100 Mile House RCMP responded to 78 complaints and calls for service during the past week.

 

Cyclist knocked down

On June 29 at 5:02 p.m., 100 Mile House RCMP along with BC Ambulance Service and 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue responded to a complaint of a cyclist struck by a vehicle on Highway 97 near Exeter Station Road.

Investigation revealed the northbound vehicle struck the back of a northbound cyclist causing the cyclist to be ejected from his bicycle and to be thrown into the ditch. The cyclist was transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital with minor injuries.

The driver, a 71-year-old male from Fort St. John, was charged with driving without due care.

 

Bad pullout

On June 27 at 10:47 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle incident near Maze Lake Road on Highway 97.

Upon arrival, the member learned that a pickup truck had been making a turn onto the highway and struck a southbound truck and camper. There were no injuries reported as the collision happened at low speed.

The driver of the pickup, a 54-year-old 150 Mile House resident, was issued a violation ticket for an unsafe start.

 

Vandals get away

On e June 26 at 11 p.m., 100 Mile House RCMP received a complaint of two youths throwing rocks at vehicles travelling on Highway 97 near 94 Mile Motel.

Members responded but were unable to locate the youths after conducting extensive patrols. Police are still investigating.

 

100 Mile House Free Press