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Highway 1 Crash

Kamloops RCMP arrest one person for impaired driving following Highway 1 crash on Monday

Mar 9, 2022 | 6:42 AM

KAMLOOPS — A driver was arrested following a crash that affected traffic on the Trans Canada Highway in Kamloops Monday (March 7) evening.

Kamloops RCMP say a red vehicle travelling at a high speed read-ended a black vehicle in the westbound lane of Highway 1 at Oriole Road. No serious injuries were reported.

Cst. Crystal Evelyn told CFJC Today the driver of the red car was arrested for impaired driving and given a 24-hour driving prohibition for drug impairment. She adds a small number of suspect drugs were seized.

Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP.