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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Cpl. Brent Ayers
Columbia Valley RCMP
Between the dates of August 17 and August 24, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment responded to 103 calls for service. Six of these complaints were motor vehicle accidents.
Crash and depart ends with man in hospital
On August 22, at approximately 11:06 a.m., it was reported that an erratic driver had collided off road at 10th Avenue and 4th Street in Invermere. The male had then taken off on foot, with no injuries evident to the driver as related by witnesses.
There had been other calls for police service that are all linked as well to this incident and finally the male driver was located as a result of a ‘man down’ complaint behind Columbia Garden Village.
The male was conscious upon police arrival and was arrested for and Dangerous Driving. It is believed that alcohol and drugs were involved.
BC Ambulance was called to attend and have the subject transported to hospital. The male was air lifted from Invermere & District Hospital to Kelowna General Hospital. The vehicle was impounded and this investigation is currently ongoing.
Charges for rider following KNP entry crash
On August 18, Cst. Reinburg was dispatched to a motorcycle MVI on Highway 93 at the entrance to Kootenay National Park. BC Ambulance and fire crews were on scene prior to police arrival. The male appeared to have lacerations on his arms and legs due to road rash, and there were witnesses to the accident where the motorbike had been behind a bus and when attempting to pass the bus by the park gate entrance heading east, the rider lost control of the bike and crashed into the westbound lane curbing.
The rider was ejected off the bike and tumbled a few feet while the bike continued skidding onward approximately 80 feet through a turnabout spot.
Cpl. Simpson attended the Invermere & District Hospital and formed grounds that the rider was under the influence of either alcohol or drugs. The rider was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition under Section 215 of the Motor Vehicle Act for alcohol, as well as a violation ticket for passing unsafely and crossing a double solid line. The bike was impounded.
Unique bike stolen from Indian Beach
On August 18, at approximately 4:50 a.m., it was reported that a black 2008 Yamaha MT-01 had been stolen from a driveway and that the owner had heard his bike start up and be driven away. This theft occurred in the Indian Beach Estates area. The Bike is unique, with an estimated value of $7,000. The owner did not have theft insurance on the bike and would appreciate any help from the public to have it located and back to him. Anybody who has any knowledge of this theft please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP directly or through Crime Stoppers. Columbia Valley file 2015-2060.
Side-by-side stolen from Sylvan Lake found near Panorama
On August 19, Columbia Valley detachment was advised of a found 2012 black Polaris RZR Side By Side on a spur road off of Toby Creek Road just past Panorama. This side-by- side had been stolen out of Sylvan Lake, Alberta on or around July 17. If anybody has any further information, please pass it along to either the Sylvan Lake RCMP and or Columbia Valley RCMP or contact Crime Stoppers.
Business B&Es at Fairmont
There have been a few incidents of business break and enters in the Fairmont Hot Springs area recently. Columbia Valley RCMP are investigating these and have some leads, but any other information is always welcome.
Be safe out there
As we approach the September long weekend, everyone at the Columbia Valley Detachment wishes everyone a safe end to summer.
