Langley RCMP say a 23-year-old man from Kamloops was investigated for impaired driving after a Ford Ranger crash on Highway 1 early Saturday.
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Langley RCMP shared dash-cam video describing a crash on Highway 1 early Saturday morning in which a Ford Ranger swerved, entered the shoulder area and then struck a cement divider near 264 Street.
Police say they received a call at about 3:30 a.m. from a witness who was following the truck on the highway when it began to move unpredictably.
RCMP said the witness was relaying the information to dispatch as the incident unfolded and that, during the exchange, the Ford Ranger crashed into the cement divider and came to rest on the shoulder.
According to the force, the incident was captured on the witness’s dash cam, providing investigators with footage to support the timeline of events leading up to the crash.
When officers arrived, they found the driver appeared to be a novice, and RCMP say the 23-year-old man from Kamloops was believed to be impaired, prompting an impaired driving investigation.
RCMP reported that the driver failed a roadside screening and was subsequently issued a 90-day driving ban, a 30-day vehicle impound and a $500 fine.
In commenting on the outcome, Cpl. Mansoor Sahak said police were thankful the driver’s goal to travel to Kamloops from Burnaby did not result in a fatality.
RCMP also used the incident to underline the preventability of impaired driving, noting that impaired driving is described by police as the leading cause of criminal deaths in Canada.
The RCMP release said anyone who suspects a driver may be impaired should call 911 immediately, directing the public to respond quickly when concerns arise on the road.
For motorists in Metro Vancouver, the crash near 264 Street highlights how quickly unsafe driving can escalate and why early reports to police can be critical, especially on major corridors like Highway 1 during overnight hours.
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