100 Mile House RCMP responded to 50 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls.
Two vehicle MVI
On May 28, the 100 Mile House RCMP and rescue crews responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle incident (MVI) at the intersection of Horse Lake Road and Highway 97 in 100 Mile House.
Investigation determined the male driver of a Pontiac Grand Prix turned in front of a Ford pick-up truck going west through the Horse Lake intersection.
The older male driver of the truck was assessed at the scene by emergency crews. The driver of the car did not suffer any injuries. The car was towed from the scene.
Traffic flow was reduced to one lane in the north and south bound lanes while the collision was cleared.
The investigation into this collision is continuing.
Drinking driver
On May 26, police and emergency crews responded to an MVI between a tractor-trailer unit and a black Camaro on Highway 97 near 103 Mile House.
Investigation of the MVI determined the driver of the Camaro crossed the centreline and struck the tractor-trailer. The Camaro received severe damage.
During interaction with the 22-year-old driver of the Camaro, an odour of liquor was detected. An approved screening device was administered two times and the results of both were fails.
The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. The vehicle was towed from scene.
Bail scam
On May 26, police received a report from a member of the public in which an alleged lawyer was soliciting bail money for a family member who was allegedly in custody at the 100 Mile House RCMP Detachment and requested that money be sent to a website.
The 100 Mile RCMP is advising the public this is not a normal business practice and for the public to verify any type of request before sending money.
