Listen Live
Listen Live
Listen Live

Staff Clean up Debris from Monday Morning MVI in Williams Lake

Williams Lake public works staff were on clean up Wednesday morning on Mackenzie Avenue at Oliver Street of the debris of a single motor vehicle incident that occurred Monday.

Manager of Water and Waste, Joe Engelberts says that the incident happened around 3:30 am damaging a lot of the City’s infrastructure including a hydro pole, exposed aggregate planters, and a log sign.

“We had two public works staff there this morning cleaning up with a loader and some equipment,” he explains.

“The first day was spent with BC Hydro changing out that hydro pole-that was a priority and it took them all day to do that. Then yesterday we had other projects on the go so we couldn’t get there until this morning.”

Engelberts says he is not certain of the dollar amount in terms of the damage, and that the City is working with ICBC to get everything repaired.

RCMP said it was determined that the driver swerved unexpectedly and struck a hydro pole.

“The driver was assisted by witnesses who stopped at the scene,” said Inspector Jeff Pelley noting the mater is still under investigation.

“There were no injuries and no indicators of speed or alcohol being an issue.”

(Editor’s Note: This article was updated July 12 with a statement from Williams Lake RCMP)

Something going on in the Cariboo you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Rebecca Dyok
Rebecca Dyok
News Reporter/Anchor who loves the Cariboo and coffee (lots of it). If you have any news tips or story ideas you would like to share I can be reached at [email protected]

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Williams Lake RCMP investigating fatal crash

A two vehicle collision over the weekend claimed a life.

a hot weekend in store in 100 mile house

An Annual Summertime event is about to roll into 100 Mile House.

Quesnel Ambassadors Showcase for Crowning Ceremony Tonight

The showcase for the 2025 Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program was held last night. The four candidates gave speeches and presentations on their skills and lives. The event was MC'd by the previous years Quesnel Ambassadors winners. The final decision on who will be the 2025 Quesnel Ambassador will be made tonight at 7 pm at Echen Hall.

Big Donation Gives a Big Step for Quesnel Search and Rescue

The Quesnel Search and Rescue received a $5,000 donation from the Quesnel Elks Lodge #298. The Director of Quesnel Search and Rescue says donation will be going towards advancing the Search and Rescue's technical rope rescue kit.

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 
- Advertisement -