Fatal MVI
Just after 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 7, the 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a motor vehicle incident (MVI) between a pedestrian and a pick-up truck at the four-way stop on First Street and Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House.
It is alleged the driver of the truck was making a left turn onto First Street when his vehicle struck a 65-year-old man who was knocked to the ground.
The driver of the pick-up truck stopped immediately and remained on scene and attempted to render
assistance.
The victim, who suffered injuries to his head and leg, was taken to 100 Mile District General Hospital.
He was later transferred to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
On Aug. 10, it was learned the victim succumbed to his injuries suffered in the MVI.
The investigation into this collision is continuing and names are not being released at this time.
Roadside prohibition
On Aug. 7, investigators from Cariboo-Chilcotin Traffic Services observed a truck fail to stop for a stop sign on Horse Lake Road, and the driver was weaving within the lane of travel.
The vehicle was pulled over and the 22-year-old male driver displayed symptoms of liquor consumption.
An approved screening device was administered at the scene and the result was a “fail.” A second test was administered and the result was also a “fail.”
The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition and the vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.
Logs fall on road
On August 4, traffic in the 5000 block of Highway 24 was interrupted as a logging truck had lost part of a load and the logs were spilled on the roadway, but the operator of the logging truck had not stopped.
Traffic was re-opened to single-lane alternating traffic as the debris was cleaned up.
Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspectors have assumed control of this continuing investigation.