A 23-year-old driver was arrested for impaired driving last week after allegedly crashing into a fire hydrant.
According to a Mission RCMP news release, the driver lost control of his older grey Nissan Pathfinder at the intersection of Cedar Street and McRae Avenue in a one-vehicle crash at roughly 1:45 pm on Thursday (Jan. 16).
Police say the Pathfinder wrapped around a utility pole and landed on top of a fire hydrant. City of Mission staff were required to attend to shut off water to the hydrant.
“After the crash, the 23-year-old male driver walked away from the scene. Fortunately, witnesses kept an eye on the man, and directed police to his location a couple of blocks away,” the detachment said.
Per the news release, the man had a strong odour of liquor on his breath and displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol.
The man was arrested for impaired driving and taken to hospital for a medical assessment. No one else was injured.
Police say an impaired driving investigation is ongoing.
Another crash occurred on Cedar Street just hours later in an “apparent road rage incident”, according to Mission RCMP.
Police say the collision came at approximately 5 p.m. between a Ford F-450 and a Chevrolet Suburban.
One vehicle allegedly prevented the other from changing lanes near 7th Avenue, then cut off the other driver. Mounties say contact was made and the Suburban collided with a utility pole.
The Suburban’s driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries, while the other driver did not report any injuries.
The driver of the Ford was issued a ticket for driving without consideration.
“Drivers are reminded that road rage is never the best solution to frustration on the roads. If it is safe to do so, pull over, let the other driver carry on, and report the incident to police if needed,” the detachment said.
