One person was taken to hospital following a vehicle incident in the Lake City over the weekend.
Williams Lake RCMP Staff Sargeant Brad McKinnon said yesterday (December 28) afternoon they responded to multiple complaints of a suspected drunk driver operating a vehicle in and around the City.
“They located the vehicle, attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the suspect vehicle fled from police. The suspect driver later crashed the vehicle, attempted to flee on foot and later fell down an embankment in the River Valley Trail area sustaining lower body injuries.”
McKinnon said due to the male’s location on a steep cliff side, Central Cariboo Search and Rescue was activated.
“The rescue was very technical and dangerous in nature,” McKinnon said, “and also resulted in a call to CFB Comox for assistance from their Search and Rescue. The male was eventually rescued and transported to hospital for medical attention.”
McKinnon said the man remains under investigation for impaired driving and will be required to attend court at a future date.
Alcohol and speed are believed to be contributing factors in this incident.
“The Williams Lake RCMP Detachment would like to remind members of the public that when consuming alcohol or drugs, don’t drive!” Plan ahead, have a designated driver, utilize operation red nose, call a taxi, but don’t drive impaired. This incident resulted in a significant strain on all first responder resources,” McKinnon said.
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