Last Thursday morning a transport truck jackknifed, blocking Hwy 3 just before eight a.m. Midway RCMP reports that the accident happened about five kilometres west of Midway.
The fire department was called out to tend to the spilled diesel fuel and oil from the semi.
Corporal Judson Mayes told the Times in an email that the semi was heading east on Hwy 3 when it hit ice, crossed into the westbound lane and jackknifed into the ditch off road. Mayes said the driver complained of back pain and was taken by ambulance to Boundary Hospital to get checked out.
The accident was blocking both lanes of traffic. Local school busses were delayed, as was regular traffic for a period of time.
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On Friday, Feb. 6, Midway RCMP responded to a break and enter that took place up Christian Valley Road sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6.
Mayes reports the owner returned home and noticed that several items had been taken from his house. Notable items include an antique sewing machine with wooden round case, antique ceramic bowl and picture, Stihl chainsaw, food from the freezer, stereo and speakers, and DVDs, cordless drills and various tools. If anyone has any information regarding this rural residential break and enter, please contact the Midway RCMP with your information.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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On Saturday, Feb 7, RCMP responded to two motor vehicle accidents, one on Christian Valley Road at mile marker 8.5 where a car struck a FortisBC power pole. The female driver was taken to Boundary hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The second accident took place on Hwy 3 between Midway and Rock Creek involving two vehicles. Police report that weather was not a factor in either collision.
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Also on Saturday, Feb 7, Midway RCMP conducted check stops in and around Midway. In total 15 violations were recorded resulting in roadside warnings and violation charges, a three-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition driving suspension and a full impaired driving suspension. Mayes reports that one driver also had outstanding warrants for his arrest from other jurisdictions.
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“Midway RCMP had zero calls for service during the local men’s and women’s Midway hockey tournament, this past weekend,” Mayes said. “Thanks go out to the organizing committee for their level of support.”
