100 Mile House RCMP responded to 48 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week's calls.
Jack-knifed trailer
On Nov. 28, 100 Mile House RCMP and highway rescue crews responded to a motor vehicle incidence (MVI) on Highway 97 at Ainsworth Road south of 100 Mile House.
A GMC pick-up truck towing a triple-axle trailer was being driven north-bound on Highway 97. The driver braked and the towed vehicle jack-knifed on the road and then impacted the concrete barriers.
The force of the collision caused considerable damage to both units. The occupants of the vehicle were not injured.
The highway was closed briefly and then re-opened to single lane alternating traffic until the roadway was cleared. The investigation into the cause of this MVI is continuing.
Failed breathalyzer
On Nov. 27, Cariboo-Chilcotin Traffic Services (CCTS) members were conducting impaired driving enforcement in 100 Mile House.
The driver of a Pontiac Grand Prix was pulled over for a traffic infraction. During the traffic stop, the driver displayed symptoms of liquor consumption. An approved screening device was administered and the result was a fail.
The male driver did not meet the requirements for the provincial legislation and was taken to the 100 Mile RCMP Detachment. Two breath samples were obtained of 130 and 120 mg%.
Charges of impaired driving and driving over the legal limit are being recommended to Crown against a 19-year-old resident of 100 Mile House. A court date of Jan. 12, 2016 has been set for a first appearance.
Refused breath sample
On Nov. 27, CCTS members were conducting impaired driving enforcement in 100 Mile House.
The driver of a Jeep Cherokee was pulled over for a traffic infraction. During the traffic stop, the male driver displayed symptoms of impairment by liquor consumption.
He was taken to the 100 Mile RCMP Detachment where he refused to provide a breath sample.
Charges of impaired driving and refusing a breath demand are being recommended to Crown against the 66-year-old 100 Mile House man. A court date of Feb. 9, 2016 has been set for a first appearance.
Prohibited driving
On Nov. 27, CCTS were conducting impaired driving enforcement in 100 Mile House.
The driver of a Dodge pick-up truck was pulled over to confirm the status of his driver’s licence.
Investigation confirmed the male’s licence was prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act. The driver was issued an appearance notice for a Court date of Jan. 12, 2016 for driving while prohibited.
The vehicle was towed and impounded.
Trucks in ditch
On Nov. 26, RCMP and highway rescue crews responded to a two-vehicle MVI on Highway 97 near Forbes Road in Lac la Hache.
The driver of a truck and horse trailer appeared to have lost control while travelling south on the highway and had gone partially into the ditch.
Other vehicles attempted to avoid the collision. A pick-up truck towing a trailer slid off the road and into the ditch by Forbes Road.
None of the occupants of the vehicles were injured. Both vehicles were towed out of the ditch.
No charges are being contemplated for this incident.
Rollover MVI
On Nov. 24, police and highway rescue crews responded to a single-vehicle rollover MVI on Highway 97 just north of Lac la Hache.
The driver of a Dodge mini-van lost control on the road surface and the vehicle left the road ending up on its roof.
The two occupants were treated for minor injuries by an ambulance crew at the scene. The vehicle was then towed from the scene.