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Fatal and critical head-on collisions in British Columbia
Overview
Two separate head-on collisions involving suspected impaired driving have occurred in British Columbia.
On October 17, a collision on Highway 5 near Merritt involving a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota Rav 4 resulted in the death of a 24-year-old passenger and serious injuries to three other men. The driver of the Tacoma was detained following suspicions of impaired driving.
On October 29, a collision on West Saanich Road involving a vehicle and a truck left a woman in critical condition with life-altering injuries, including a brain bleed and broken neck bones. Saanich Police arrested the truck driver after they refused to provide a breath sample, and the Major Crime Unit is investigating the incident.
Entities
Miranda Gwen Shaffer · BC Highway Patrol · Sgt. Michael McLaughlin · Josh Shaffer · Surrey
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesSaanich head-on collision leaves woman critically injured
A head-on collision in Saanich, British Columbia, has left a young woman critically injured with potential lifelong disabilities. Police arrested the other driver for refusing a breath sample.
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[CRIME] 17 sourcesMerritt head-on collision leaves one dead and three seriously injured
A head-on collision on Highway 5 near Merritt, B.C., killed a 24-year-old Surrey man and seriously injured three others. Police suspect speed and impairment.
Sources
cheknews.ca · victoriabuzz.com