Pair of friends issued driving prohibitions, have vehicles towed after impaired driving near Heffley Creek

KAMLOOPS — Two women lost their licenses and vehicles after driving while impaired near Heffley Creek last month. 

At around 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 19, BC Highway Patrol says an officer stopped a Toyota Matrix that was clocked at driving 130 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the Yellowhead Highway. 

According to Highway Patrol, the driver of the Matrix – a 33-year-old Savona woman – told the officer she was attempting to catch up with her friend driving a Jeep Liberty who had stopped just ahead. 

Highway Patrol says the Savona woman provided two breath samples that showed “fail” readings. Shortly after, Highway Patrol says the officer requested two breath samples from the Liberty driver – a 29-year-old Kamloops woman – who also showed “fail” readings.