CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C – One person was taken hospital after a car ran a red light yesterday.
According to a press release from the RCMP, the accident happened at noon on July 31st, when a car struck an SUV at Tamarack (Highway 19) and 16th Avenue in Campbell River.
The SUV was travelling northbound and was hit when the car, going westbound on 16th, failed to stop at the red light and entered into Tamarack. The car collided into the side of the SUV, flipping it over.
Campbell River Fire Department, Ambulance and RCMP were immediately on scene. The driver of the SUV was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Intersections are the most likely location for collisions to happen.” said Cpl. Ron Vlooswyk of the Campbell River RCMP.
“Failing to yield, failing to stop and distracted driving are the leading causes of collisions.”
The Campbell River RCMP are continuing the investigation with the RCMP Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstruction Services Unit. RCMP said charges under the Highway Traffic Act have been laid.
