Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Oct. 16 to 23
Dangerous Driving
• On Oct. 17, a westbound ambulance driver reported being pressed from behind on Highway 101 near Monkey Tree Lane, Sechelt, by a vehicle which then passed on the left before abruptly cutting in front of the ambulance without signalling. The vehicle driver then suddenly applied his brakes, causing the ambulance driver in turn to hit his brakes hard to avoid a collision. The sudden stop disrupted the attendant helping a patient in the back of the ambulance. Police are still investigating the incident and will be following up with the vehicle driver who has been identified.
Runaway Vehicle at Langdale
• On Oct. 21, police attended a two-vehicle incident at the Langdale Ferry Terminal long-term parking lot after a driver left his vehicle in drive with the keys in the ignition. The vehicle rolled into the second vehicle, causing major denting and scraping along the side, pinning it in its spot. Attempts to move the first vehicle were unsuccessful as the battery was dead and so a tow truck was called to remove it from the side of the second vehicle. The first vehicle was towed and parked in a safe spot and police have left a message requesting contact from the registered owner. The matter has been referred to ICBC.
Deer Causes Collision
• On Oct. 17, police attended a single-vehicle incident in the 11700 block of Highway 101, Madeira Park, after a northbound vehicle went off road, down an embankment. The driver was able to exit the vehicle on his own and advised that he’d lost control after swerving to avoid a deer. The driver was uninjured but the vehicle sustained heavy damage and had to be towed from the scene. The driver, who had an expired driver’s licence, was issued a violation ticket for no driver’s licence. The matter has been referred to ICBC.
Downed Power Lines Cause Fire
• On Oct. 18, a resident in the 5500 block of Nickerson Road, Sechelt, reported what sounded like fireworks were being set off nearby and that it was causing the lights in the house to flicker. Police attended and located a sparking downed power line in a tree which had caused a small fire. BC Hydro and the Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department attended to deal with the matter and no other damage was reported.
Commercial Vehicle Collision
• In the late afternoon of Oct. 18, police attended a single-vehicle incident in the 6700 block of Highway 101, after a commercial truck rolled over and ended up in the ditch. The driver and passenger were taken to hospital for unknown injuries and the Ministry of Transportation was contacted for traffic control while the large vehicle was towed from the scene. A mechanical inspection has been requested and the file is still under investigation.
Hit and Run
• On Oct. 21, a hit and run was reported at the Tim Hortons drive-through in the 1000 block of Gibsons Way, Gibsons, after a vehicle was bumped by the vehicle behind it. The first vehicle driver pulled over and attempted to get the second vehicle driver’s information, but the driver refused to provide his info and left the scene. Police are reviewing video surveillance footage. The file is still under investigation.
Break and Enter
• Overnight on Oct. 21, a suspect gained entry to a shed at an address in the 5700 block of Cowrie Street, Sechelt, by cutting a lock and stole a portable Makita router and a red Freud router table. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 2018-7403.
Impaired Driving
• On Oct. 22, police initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle near the intersection of Marine Drive and School Road, Gibsons, that failed to indicate its intention to make a turn. Police noted the driver exhibiting signs of intoxication by alcohol and gave him a roadside alcohol screening test. After two fail results, police issued the driver a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and impounded his vehicle for 30 days. The matter has been referred to ICBC.
Theft of Cell Phone
• On Oct. 12, a suspect stole a cell phone after the owner inadvertently put it down and walked away while shopping at a business in the 700 block of Gibsons Way, Gibsons. When the owner returned to where she’d left her phone, it was gone and had not been turned in to staff. The stolen phone is described as an LG G6 with a black Otterbox cover and a cracked screen.
Found Property
• On Oct. 22, a phone that had been left on a Sunshine Coast Transit bus was turned in. Owner may claim within 90 days with detailed description. Please reference file 2018-7429.
– Sunshine Coast RCMP
