A semi driver was issued a ticket after rolling his rig on Highway 1.
On July 24, 2017 at 4:45 p.m., Chase RCMP responded to a report of a semi-trailer rollover on Highway One at Lindberg Road (known locally as Cruickshank Curves) in Sorrento, BC. Police, BC Ambulance Service and JPW Road Maintenance attended. A westbound white Kenworth tractor and trailer drove off the road into the No Post barriers, causing the vehicle to roll onto the passenger side. The driver of the truck was issued a violation ticket for ‘Driving Without Due Care.’
Hit and run
On July 24, at 8 p.m., Chase RCMP received a report of a hit-and-run collision. A small red pickup towing a white enclosed trailer entered the westbound lane on the Trans-Canada Highway from Shuswap Avenue. The pickup failed to yield to a westbound tractor-trailer on the highway. The driver of the semi attempted to brake and pulled to the left to avoid a collision. In the process, the semi hit the concrete median with the driver’s side wheels. The pickup struck the passenger side of the semi unit, then fled without stopping. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Chase detachment at 1-250-679-3221, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Barn fire
On July 22 at 3:50 a.m., Chase RCMP received a report of a structure fire at a residence in the 5000 block of Kamloops Shuswap Road. A barn had caught fire. Police say animals inside were able to escape through an open door. The fire was contained to the barn and extinguished, and is not being considered suspicious.
Off rail
On July 20 at 6:15 p.m., Chase RCMP received a report of two youth crossing over a train that was parked in the Village of Chase. The youth were carrying their bikes while crossing the train, which was having engine issues and moving back and forth without notice. Police located the youth, explained the dangers of their actions and cautioned them of the possible fines they could receive. Chase RCMP ask that parents remind their families to stay away from trains. It is unsafe to be on or around the train cars which can move without notice.