Revelstoke RCMP: Two separate semi crashes on Trans Canada Highway

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Police in Revelstoke have been called to two separate crashes this week involving semis along the Trans-Canada Highway.

According to the RCMP, the first incident was a westbound tractor-trailer that rolled over on Tuesday at 5:15 p.m., approximately 35 kilometres east of Revelstoke. Police say the driver failed to negotiate a left-hand curve, causing the rig to roll over.

Both lanes were blocked and the Trans-Canada was closed for approximately five hours.

Police say the 32-year-old driver from Alberta was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police added the driver was charged with driving without consideration under the Motor Vehicle Act.