Here are the media briefs for June 13 to 19, which the RCMP provided to The 撸奶社区.
Impaired driver
On June 15, the 撸奶社区RCMP received numerous reports of a commercial truck with a trailer driving erratically on Highway 99 between Depot Road and Cleveland Avenue.
RCMP located the vehicle and determined the driver to be impaired. Additionally, drug paraphernalia was found inside the cab of the vehicle.
RCMP say the investigation is still ongoing and request that those with dash cam footage from the area to contact them.
Sea to Sky Highway collision
Two vehicles on the Sea to Sky Highway had a head-on collision on June 17.
An off-duty RCMP officer came upon the scene near Furry Creek. While awaiting first responders, one of the vehicles caught fire.
The officer and several bystanders were able to help the other driver exit the vehicle, though the driver sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Witnesses on the scene reported that the vehicle that caught fire had been travelling at a high rate of speed before the crash. The investigation is still ongoing.
Injured hiker on Howe Sound Crest Trail
A hiker on the Howe Sound Crest Trail, near the peak of Binkert Trail, needed assistance getting off the mountain after sustaining an injury on June 17.
RCMP dispatched the Lions Bay Search and Rescue, who were able to locate and assist the hiker to safety before nightfall.
It was determined that the hiker had suffered a broken ankle and, thus, was transported to the hospital by BC Ambulance.
Total number of files for the week: 183
- False alarm calls: 8
- Collision investigations: 9
- Break and enter investigations: 3
- Traffic complaints: 19
If you have information on any of these files:
- Contact the 撸奶社区RCMP via the non-emergency phone number: 604.892.6100
- Contact Crime Stoppers via its tip line, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- File a report on the website
