A driver was busted by the 100 Mile House RCMP for a slew of violations after speeding 169km/h in a posted 100km/h zone, noted a news release compiled by Sgt. Brian Lamb.
The incident occurred on June 30, while B.C. Highway Patrol was conducting patrols on Highway 97 near Knife Creek Road. Lamb said officers observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, which, according to radar, was 169km/h in a posted 100km/h zone. RCMP attempted to close the distance on the vehicle to stop it, but the vehicle refused to stop.
General duty members then located the vehicle near 108 Mile Ranch, still exceeding the speed limit and stopped the vehicle. The driver, who was identified as a new driver, was issued violation tickets for excessive speed over 60km/h, speeding against a highway sign, failing to display an N sign, and failing to stop for police. The vehicle was impounded for seven days.
This incident was one of 138 calls for service 100 Mile House RCMP responded to between June 24 and Jul. 1.
ATV occupant taken to hospital after rollover on Mahood Lake Road
On July 1, the RCMP received a report of an ATV rollover in the 6000 block of Mahood Lake Road.
RCMP and BCEHS attended, where they found the ATV off the road and in the ditch. It is believed the lone occupant of the ATV had been travelling on the public highway without a helmet and suddenly veered off into the ditch. The occupant was taken to the hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Speed is suspected as a contributing factor.
Motorists busted for excessive speeding on Canada Day
On July 1, B.C. Highway Patrol conducted speed enforcement in three areas: Highway 97 near 99 Mile, Highway 97 near Exeter Station Road, and Highway 97 near 83 Mile.
On Highway 97 near 99 Mile, B.C. police observed a vehicle towing a trailer travelling at a high rate of speed, with radar confirming that the vehicle had been going 95km/h in a posted 50km/h zone. RCMP stopped the vehicle and learned the trailer had no valid insurance. The driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speed, no insurance and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
On Highway 97 near Exeter Station Road, B.C. Highway Patrol observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, with radar confirming it to be 95km/h in a posted 50km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped where it had been found to have numerous safety defects, and the driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speed, a notice to have a mechanical inspection completed, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Finally, on Highway 97 near 83 Mile, B.C. Highway Patrol observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, with radar confirming it was going 154km/h in a posted 110km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speeding, with the vehicle being impounded for seven days.
Driver taken to hospital after attempting to avoid deer
Also on Canada Day, Lamb said officers were conducting patrols on Highway 97 near Park Drive when they noticed a severely damaged vehicle in the northbound ditch.
RCMP checked on the vehicle and located the driver and lone occupant inside. The member assisted in extracting the driver from the vehicle and BCEHS and was called to the scene.
The driver reported attempting to avoid deer on the highway and was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Hit and run on Telqua Drive responded to by RCMP
On June 25, RCMP received a report of a hit and run to a residential garage door at a property in the 4000 block of Telqua Drive. Lamb said the incident occurred the day of the report before 1 p.m.
Seven 108 Mile Ranch mailboxes broken into
On June 28, RCMP received a report of a theft from Canada Post mailboxes situated on the 4000 block of Telqua Drive. Police attended and found that seven mailboxes had been pried open. RCMP do not know when the incident occurred or if any mail was taken. RCMP ask anyone affected to contact Canada Post directly.
Those with any information about these incidents and more are asked to call the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456, or anonymously 24 hours a day at Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at bccrimestoppers.com.
