The Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to 11 calls for service between Feb. 21 and March 23. 28 written violations and warning tickets were issued to drivers between the above dates for various motor vehicle related offences. Highway and road safety continues to be a focus for the Hudson’s Hope RCMP.
On Feb. 24, the Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to a report of a single motor vehicle accident involving a commercial tanker truck along the Kobes Creek Forest Service Road. Upon arriving on-scene, police observed a tanker truck that had slid off the main road and came to an abrupt stop among a crop of trees and a hillside. The driver was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the accident was deemed accidental based on the road conditions.
On March 22, the Hudson’s Hope RCMP received a report of an iPhone SOS crash alert somewhere along the Kobes Creek Forest Service Road. Police located the vehicle, which was found in a ditch and no signs of injury were observed. Upon speaking with the registered owner of the vehicle, it was confirmed that no persons were injured in the accident and that the cause was due to road conditions and human error.
The Hudson’s Hope RCMP would like to remind residents that effective at 12:00 noon on March 28, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited across the Prince George Fire Centre.
This prohibition is being implemented to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety due to the high grass fire hazard and persistent drought conditions in the region. Members of the public and industry are highly urged to be extra vigilant when monitoring existing Category 2 and Category 3 open burns and must extinguish all such fires on that date.
Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or, sentenced to one year in jail.
If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. Violators could also be held responsible for damages to Crown resources, which could be significant.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or an open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cellphone.
Anyone with information regarding current or past investigations can contact the Hudson’s Hope RCMP directly at 250-783-5241 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Visit crimestoppersnebc.ca for advice on submitting tips online and to browse the areas “Most Wanted” page.
