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Impaired charge in crash

A motorist will be taking the bus for the next three months after being issued a 90-day roadside suspension after crashing his vehicle on Silver Star Road.

Vernon RCMP Const. Kelly Brett said on Jan. 18, at 11:30 p.m., police were called to a report of a single-vehicle roll over on Silver Star Road and Forsberg Road.

“When police arrived on scene, they were met by a male driver, who stated he allegedly hit a patch of black ice, lost control and flipped his vehicle,” said Brett. “The attending officer entered into an impaired investigation, after the driver displayed signs and symptoms of alcohol consumption."

The unidentified man provided, and failed, two roadside breath tests.

Further investigation revealed the male driver did not hold a valid driver’s license, as it was suspended for failing to attend a mandatory rehab program.

“The driver sustained no injuries as a result of the collision and is very lucky he or other motorist on the road were not injured,” said Brett. “The road coming from the popular ski resort is usually well maintained, however, black ice is often hard to see. Après ski is often part of the ski culture, however, if you are going to consume alcohol, please arrange for a safe and sober ride home.”

The driver, a 24-year-old Vernon man, was issued a 90 day driving prohibition under the Motor Vehicle Act and a 30 day vehicle impoundment. He was also issued violation tickets for no driver license and speed relative to conditions.



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