Cranbrook RCMP responded to a single motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Kootenay Street and Victoria Avenue North.
Police were called out just after 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2026.
The driver of a white SUV lost control of their vehicle and collided with a light pole.
The driver was treated for non-life threatening injuries and issued a 90-day driving ban and 30-day vehicle impoundment, as police concluded the driver was impaired by alcohol.
Staff Sergeant Barry Graham expressed that it could have had a much bigger impact due to the hour of the accident and the busy intersection it occurred at.
“Given the normal traffic patterns at this busy intersection, the incident could easily have been much worse. Impaired drivers can be present on our roadways at any time of day. We ask motorists and pedestrians to remain aware of their surroundings and to call 9‑1‑1 if they observe unsafe driving behaviour.” said S/Sgt. Graham.
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