Two injured in bus collision
Two drivers were hurt in a head-on collision on Highway 99, north of the Garibaldi Salt Sheds, on Wednesday, Dec. 23, Squamish RCMP reported.
A Nissan Pathfinder lost control and crossed over into the northbound lane into a Pacific Coach bus that was carrying 50 passengers, according to RCMP.
It took roughly five hours to clear and reopen the highway, police said.
Man arrested on possession charges
A man known to police was arrested for possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance on Monday, Dec. 21. RCMP had received a report of a suspicious man on a bicycle pulling another bicycle, which was believed to be stolen, police said. A small amount of crystal meth was seized from the man, according to Squamish RCMP.
Collision on icy highway
A driver received medical attention for a suspected fractured ankle after a head-on collision on Highway 99, on Thursday, Dec. 24 near Murrin Park, according to Squamish RCMP.
A grey, 2005 Toyota Tacoma from Quebec was heading northbound and lost control due to speeding in slushy and slippery conditions, according to Squamish RCMP. The truck crossed the centre line and collided with a grey 2008 Toyota Sequoia with Washington plates.
The driver of the Tacoma received medical attention for his ankle and was issued a ticket for speeding relative to conditions, police reported.
Vehicle rollover
A driver and passenger were checked by BC Ambulance Service paramedics but were uninjured after a white Infiniti QX4 rolled over near Murrin Park on Saturday, Dec. 26. Speed was not a factor in this collision, police said.
Collision after collision near Murrin
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash near Murrin Park on Wednesday, Dec. 23. A semi-truck lost control in the southbound lane due to heavy snowfall and struck a grey 2003 Infiniti, which was travelling in the northbound lane, RCMP reported. Meanwhile, a black 2012 Toyota Tacoma was unable to slow down and rear-ended the semi-truck.
A white 2014 white Chevrolet Express van subsequently slid off the road into the ditch and got stuck when it attempted to avoid the accident.
None of the drivers involved were injured and all the vehicles, except the semi-truck, were towed, police said.
Theft from workshop
The RCMP are investigating a break and enter at a workshop that saw two boat motors, power tools and other items stolen overnight on Dec. 22.
A complainant reported to police that he’d contracted someone to drywall his workshop. A contractor returned to the workshop to find a hired hand outside with two boat motors, power tools and various other items from the workshop, according to the RCMP report. The hired hand was ordered to return the items to the workshop, which he did, police said.
Sometime that night, all the items were stolen from the workshop.
On Dec 25, police received information from the workshop owner that helped return a stolen blue trunk to its owner. The trunk was found in a driveway.
The police investigation continues.
Missing child found
An 11 year-old boy was reunited with his family after going missing on Tuesday, Dec. 22. A family member contacted the RCMP to report that the 11-year-old was supposed to meet up with him at a designated location but had not. RCMP located the child at a different location. It was determined to be a misunderstanding on the location to meet.
Police lock up home
On Dec. 22, RCMP locked a home that was left unlocked after they received a phone call to check on a local resident who is in his 70s and suffering from a medical condition.
Police arrived at the home and saw the front door was left open and a set of keys was on the front porch. During a neighbourhood enquiry, it was discovered the resident was in town shopping and failed to lock his house. The keys were returned to family.
Anyone with information relating to any crime is encouraged to contact Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
