North Van RCMP has arrested a driver who was suspected of driving under the influence of drugs on Highway 1 near the Mountain Highway exit last week.
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The driver is now facing criminal charges for impaired driving.
Last week, we received multiple 911 calls about a driver traveling the wrong way on Hwy one near the Mountain Hwy exit. Officers quickly responded and intercepted the driver before a collision occurred. He was arrested for impaired driving as officers suspected that he was under… pic.twitter.com/JUNomj1Rwb
— North Vancouver RCMP (@nvanrcmp) April 24, 2024
The arrest came after several 911 calls were made about the driver travelling in the wrong direction, potentially causing a fatal accident, police said. The prompt response of officers ensured that the driver was intercepted before any collision could occur.
“The reckless actions of this driver could have had a deadly outcome. He is facing criminal charges as a result of the decisions he made that night. If you witness a suspected impaired driver, call police as soon as it is safe to do so,” North Van RCMP tweeted.
