The incident which brought a response from the Prince Rupert detachment, as well as Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue and BC Ambulance involved a vehicle which had left the roadway, rolled over and ended up blocking one lane of traffic on the highway.
In an information release from Friday afternoon, the RCMP outlined that when their members arrived on the scene the driver, and lone occupant was out of the vehicle and appeared to be uninjured.
The Mounties observe in their statement that further investigation revealed evidence to suggest that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash. The male involved in the incident could face impaired driving related charges as a result of the incident.
The adult male was arrested and then later released pending a future court date.
Traffic in and out of Prince Rupert was delayed as the emergency crews worked the scene and then removed the vehicle from the area.
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| A traffic incident at Miller Bay Hill North of Galloway Rapids brought a range of Emergency Responders out on Friday morning |
The incident has also given Inspector Blake Ward, the Officer in Charge of the Prince Rupert RCMP cause to note that impaired driving continues to be a leading factor in collisions.
The Prince Rupert detachment reminds the public that if they suspect someone is impaired and operating a motor vehicle that they are encouraged to call the police. Noting how Reports of these types of offences can help to keep our roads safe.
The Friday statement from the RCMP can be reviewed here.
Further notes on the work of Emergency Responders in the Northwest can be found from our archive page here.
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