Kimberley RCMP, Kimberley Fire Department and BC Ambulance all attended a crash on Highway 95A at Rotary Drive on Oct 23 at 5:30 p.m. that was caused by an impaired driver.

The driver, a 24-year old female from Cranbrook, failed to stop before turning left onto highway 95A from Rotary Drive, near Black Bear Bridge, and then entered the opposing lane hitting on oncoming vehicle head on. Once on scene police quickly noted the driver showed signs of alcohol consumption and entered into an impaired driving investigation.

The officer read the breath demand and the driver supplied a breath sample into the Roadside Screen Device which was a ‘Fail.’ The subject was then taken back to the detachment where two more breath samples were obtained on a Breathalyzer; both those samples were over the legal limit.

Police are recommending charges of Impaired Driving causing Bodily Harm. The other driver was taken to East Kootenay Regional Hospital with injuries to her leg and collar bone, the extent of those injuries is unknown. The passenger of the vehicle was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

There is a common misconception that impaired drivers are only out at night. Police are on the lookout for impaired drivers at all times. Remember if you drink, don’t drive.

Cpl. Chris Newel,

Kimberley RCMP

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