A serious crash closed Highway 3 east of Creston for several hours on Sunday.
Creston RCMP say the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. when an SUV allegedly crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic and collided with a pick-up truck.
The occupants in both vehicles suffered significant injuries and were transported to hospital.
The collision is under investigation by Creston RCMP, with the highway shut down for multiple hours as a collision reconstructionist attended the scene and aid was provided to the parties of both vehicles. Alcohol and speed are both believed to be contributing factors to this incident.
Highway 3 re-opened around 5:23 p.m.
You can find a full statement from Creston RCMP below.
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On August 27, 2023 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Creston RCMP attended a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 3, east of Creston.
An SUV allegedly crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic and struck a pickup truck.
The highway was shut down for multiple hours for the police investigation and to provide aid to the parties. A collision reconstructionist attended the scene to assist.
The occupants in both vehicles suffered significant injuries and were transported to hospital by BC Ambulance Service.
Police believe alcohol and speed were contributing factors. The collision is still under investigation by the Creston RCMP.
The highway is now open. Creston RCMP would like to thank Creston Fire Rescue, BC Ambulance Service, and the other motorists who aided at the scene.
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