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PG RCMP launch investigation after youth driver crashes into Wal-Mart

Updated story at 9:05 AM

Police in Prince George were alerted to a vehicle that had reportedly crashed into the side of Wal-Mart on Southridge Avenue, causing damage to the exterior wall.

“When police officers attended they quickly located the youth driver, who was transported to the hospital by Emergency Health Services. The family of the youth was already at the location and they are cooperating with the police investigation,” states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper.

The youth driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle at the time of the crash.

No serious injuries have been reported. The investigation remains ongoing.

As a result of the incident, Wal-Mart is closed until further notice.

Original Story at 8:20 AM

Attention Wal-Mart shoppers, the Prince George location will be closed today (Friday).

In a Facebook post, the closure is due to a damaged wall exterior.

The store apologies for any inconvenience and we will provide more updates once they are available.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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