Update 12:09 PM
The Prince George RCMP responded to a two-vehicle incident near Highway 16 and Vance Road this morning (Monday)
Just after 9am, Traffic Services learned of a possible impaired driver inside a black Dodge pickup truck on Highway 97 heading towards the city from Quesnel.
It was traveling at over 150 km/hr, exceeding the speed limit of 100 km/hr.
Police discovered the truck was the subject of an impaired driving complaint and rear-ended a BC Sheriff’s van.
The driver of the pickup was arrested and is currently under investigation for impaired driving and prohibited driving.
The passenger in the truck was not injured and was given a ride from the scene.
In addition, the people inside the Sheriff’s van did not require medical attention.
The file remains under investigation.
Original Story 10:18 AM
The Prince George RCMP has confirmed a two-vehicle incident near Highway 16 and Vance Road near Costco this morning (Monday).
Traffic is backed up and emergency crews are on scene.
Drivers can expect lengthy delays.
A police spokesperson said tow truck drivers are in the process of removing the vehicles from the scene.
We’ll have more information as it becomes available.