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Infrastructure Damage

Quesnel RCMP investigating hit-and-run that caused extensive damage to bridge

Jul 15, 2020 | 10:10 AM

QUESNEL, B.C. — Mounties in Quesnel are investigating a hit-and-run that caused extensive damage to the Quesnel River Bridge earlier this week.

Quesnel RCMP Sgt. Richard Weseen says it happened at approximately 11:40 a.m. Tuesday morning (July 14).

“A northbound transport truck struck the bridge guard rails and failed to remain at the scene. The damage to the bridge was extensive and initial estimates were over $30,000.”

He says witnesses provided a licence plate of a blue transport truck which was later confirmed not to be the suspect vehicle.

“With the extent of the damage to the bridge, and the vehicle debris left at the scene, the police believe the driver of the vehicle was well aware of the collision,” says Weseen.

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He says the incident caused a major traffic disruption for commuters as the bridge was down to one lane for approximately four hours.

If you can identify the transport truck or have dash cam video of the incident, you’re asked to call the Quesnel RCMP at (250) 992-9211 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.