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Drunk driver takes out several power poles in Kimberley

R McCormack
By R McCormack

Kimberley RCMP says a drunk driver had their licence suspended when they struck several power poles.

Police officials say officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision along Highway 95A between Kimberley and Marysville on Friday, April 11.

The driver went off the road and collided with several power poles before coming to a stop.

Police say the driver showed signs of alcohol impairment, which resulted in a 90-day driving prohibition.

The driver was assessed by the BC Ambulance Service and suffered only minor injuries.

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R McCormack
R McCormack
Born and raised in Cranbrook, they graduated from Lethbridge College in 2019. They came back for a practicum position with 2dayFM in Cranbrook, resulting in a job as the Saturday show host before moving into the newsroom. They have covered a wide variety of topics ranging from federal politics to local interest. Their after-hours passion lies in local history, gardening and coin collecting.

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