100 Mile House RCMP responded to 61 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls.
Two-vehicle MVI
On Dec, 21, emergency crews and police responded to a motor vehicle incident (MVI) at the intersection of Bates Road and Canim-Hendrix Lake Road.
The driver of a white Ford pickup truck lost control while travelling west-bound, went into the ditch and the truck rolled over. The female passenger, who sustained minor back injuries, was examined by an ambulance crew and then transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital.
The male driver of the pickup was determined to be a prohibited driver. He was issued an appearance notice for a court date in 100 Mile House on March 10, 2015.
Rollover MVI
On Dec. 20, emergency crews and police responded to a single-vehicle rollover MVI at the intersection of Bates Road and Canim-Hendrix Lake Road.
The driver of a 2009 Pontiac Vibe lost control in the corner, went off the roadway and the vehicle rolled in the ditch.
A female passenger, suffering from non-life threatening injuries, was taken by ambulance to 100 Mile District General Hospital. The driver was not injured.
Road conditions may have been a contributing factor to this collision.
Don’t drink and drive
100 Mile House RCMP and Cariboo-Chilcotin Traffic Services are continuing to conduct pro-active traffic check stops during the holiday season to target impaired drivers.
Motorists are encouraged to use a designated driver or find a safe ride home.
