Surrey RCMP are investigating after the driver of an ice-cream truck allegedly mowed down several garbage cans before driving into a ditch Thursday afternoon.
On July 21 at approximately 3:45 p.m., Surrey RCMP received calls reporting what appeared to an ice cream truck driving in an unusual manner northbound on 141st Street near 100th Avenue in Surrey.
“The persons reporting advised that the ice cream truck was driving erratically and had struck several garbage cans that were along the edge of the roadway, and then had driven into the ditch,” explains Sgt. Hedderson.
Emergency personnel rushed to the scene and the driver was checked over, but did not appear to have any injuries.
The driver, a 45-year-old resident of Surrey, was dealt with at the scene.
“Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this incident. The matter is still under investigation,” adds Hedderson.
Surrey RCMP are now seeking the public's assistance and are asking that anyone that may have witnessed the ice cream truck prior to it going into the ditch, or stopped to help at the scene are asked to call the RCMP at 604-599-0502 or call Crime Stoppers.