Friday accident in Keremeos

Vehicle crosses centre line of Highway 3, takes out part of Elks Motel signage

An accident Friday afternoon on June 20 destroyed part of the sign and planter box at Elks Motel in Keremeos.

An accident Friday afternoon on June 20 destroyed part of the sign and planter box at Elks Motel in Keremeos.

An 84 year old male driver from Burnaby  crossed the centre line of Highway 3 near the Elks Motel on Friday, June 20 around 2:30 p.m.  crossing into the oncoming lane and the Elks parking lot, destroying part of the Elks sign and planter.

Police say  speed and alcohol were not  factors in the accident. The motorist has been charged under the motor vehicle act for failure  to keep right.

 

Therewere no injuries to the  driver or passenger.

 

 

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