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By Liam Verster-Vernon Matters

Driving Under the Influence

Alcohol a factor in highway crash: RCMP

Oct 28, 2022 | 9:45 AM

VERNON, B.C. — The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97 in Spallumcheen was the result of impaired driving.

Officers were called to the scene at the intersection of Irish Creek Rd. at approximately 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, where a northbound Volkswagen had allegedly crossed the centre line and collided head on with a southbound Acura.

Police say the driver of the Volkswagen, a 24-year-old Kamloops woman, was showing signs of impairment at the scene. She was arrested and transported to the detachment, where she provided breath samples over twice the legal limit.

The woman was released from custody and is due in court at a later date.

The individuals involved in the collision only reported minor injuries to police.

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The incident remains under investigation, and the RCMP will forward the findings to the B.C. Prosecution Service for assessment of impaired driving charges.