Police said a red sedan was struck by another vehicle along the Nanaimo Parkway near Mostar Rd. around 7:15 p.m. on Monday, June 7. (submitted photo)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

HIT AND RUN

Nanaimo RCMP nab impaired driver after highway hit and run

Jun 8, 2021 | 9:03 AM

NANAIMO — Police made short work of an impaired driver who fled the scene after an evening hit and run.

Emergency crews attended a scene on the Nanaimo Parkway near Mostar Rd. around 7:15 p.m. on Monday, June 7 after a red sedan was hit by a Ford Ranger pickup truck.

Cst. Gary O’Brien told NanaimoNewsNOW, evidence left behind at the scene allowed them to track the 34-year-old driver down.

“Investigative measures led us to a home in Lantzville where the driver of the pickup was identified and arrested for impaired driving. That vehicle was seized and the driver was issued with a 90-day driving prohibition.”

The man failed two breath tests at the Lantzville property. Police also issued tickets for failing to remain at the scene of an accident and driving without consideration.

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An 18-year-old woman driving the car was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Family said she suffered whiplash, fractured teeth and received 20 stitches on her face. A passenger in the car was unharmed.

Police believe the incident occurred when the truck hit the car in a similar fashion to a PIT maneuver while attempting to cut in behind the car.

Both vehicles were travelling in the northbound lanes.

Extensive damage was caused to the rear of the car, while the truck only received minor dents to the front end.

The truck was seized by police for 30 days.

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