100 Mile House RCMP responded to 52 complaints and calls for service during the past week.
Stolen vehicles recovered
The five-ton van stolen from Gold Trail Recycling in 100 Mile House on Feb. 11 was recovered in Prince George on Feb. 14.
The vehicle did not appear to be damaged.
The Ford pickup truck, which is believed to be involved in the thefts from the industrial area of 100 Mile on Feb. 11, was also located in Prince George during a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and detained.
The Ford pickup had been reported stolen from Dawson Creek a month ago. The investigation into these thefts is continuing by both 100 Mile House and Prince George RCMP detachments.
Illegal turn
On Feb. 13, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a two-vehicle incident on Highway 97 at the intersection of First Street in 100 Mile House.
The male driver of a Ford Focus was travelling north on Highway 97 when he made an abrupt signal and lane change to turn left across the turning lane. His vehicle entered the intersection and was impacted by the driver of a south bound Honda Civic who was unable to avoid the collision.
One occupant of the Honda Civic was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution. The driver of the Ford Focus was issued a violation for turning left from the incorrect lane and failing to yield on a left turn.
Unconscious driver
On Feb. 11, 100 Mile RCMP, 100 Mile Traffic Services and Emergency Services responded to a semi truck and trailer collision on Highway 97 in the curves just north of the entrance to The Hills Health Ranch at the 108 Mile Ranch.
The driver had been travelling south on Highway 97 when he apparently loss consciousness. The truck and trailer crossed the north-bound lane and impacted the concrete barriers. The vehicle continued along for another 100 metres before coming to a rest.
The driver was assessed at the scene by paramedics and firefighters and was released after being issued a violation ticket for failing to keep to the right.
