On Sept. 14 just after 10 p.m. the Clearwater RCMP pulled over a vehicle for speeding in Blackpool on Highway 5.
The driver was deemed to be impaired by alcohol and had open liquor inside his vehicle.
He had driven from McBride to Clearwater with his five-year-old step-son, who was sleeping in the rear seat. His final destination was Kamloops.
Police database checks confirmed the driver did not possess a valid driver’s licence, as he was currently prohibited from driving under the Motor Vehicle Act.
The driver was issued a ticket for open liquor in a motor vehicle for $230. He was given a 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
He will have to come back to Clearwater for court in November to face his driving while prohibited charge.
Investigation continues into fatality
As reported in last week’s issue, on Sept. 19 Clearwater RCMP attended a single motor vehicle accident 12 km north of Vavenby.
The male driver (lone occupant) was deceased.
This is still under investigation to determine if drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in causing the accident.
Swerves to avoid dog
On Sept. 21 in the earlier morning the Clearwater RCMP attended a single motor vehicle accident on Highway 5 just passed Blackpool. The female driver (lone occupant) swerved to avoid a domestic dog and was pulled into a six-foot ditch, where her vehicle came to a rest.
She was taken to the Clearwater hospital for minor injuries.
Alcohol and drugs were not factors in the accident.
No driving for 90 days
On Sept. 29, Clearwater RCMP received information of a possible impaired driver. The truck was located and the driver was deemed to be impaired by alcohol.
He was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
Impaired at the gas station
On Sept. 30, a member of Clearwater RCMP was fuelling up a police vehicle at the Super Save gas station when a male drove up, got out of his truck, walked over and spoke with the police officer.
The male had an odour of liquor on his breath and investigation revealed he was impaired by alcohol.
Police issued a 24-hour driving prohibition and impounded the man’s vehicle for 24 hours.
Police seize marijuana
On Sept. 30, Clearwater RCMP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle for failing to signal while passing.
During the traffic stop a small amount of marijuana was seized from the driver.
Charges are not being forwarded at this time.
Semi rolls over
On Oct. 2, Clearwater RCMP attended a single vehicle accident just south of Blue River.
A semi had rolled over with two occupants inside.
The highway was closed for several hours and both occupants were taken to the hospital in Clearwater for minor injuries.
The driver was issued a ticket for failure to remain right under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Slow down for school zones
The RCMP again would like to remind the public that school is back in session and to be cautious of the 30 km/hr speed limit while travelling through the school zones.
