The West Shore RCMP is reporting a 24 per cent increase in vehicle collisions during the first few weeks of August compared to the same period last year.
Of the 61 collisions recorded through Aug. 19, two resulted in fatalities, a dozen resulted in injuries, seven involved over $10,000 in property damage, 40 involved property damage under $10,000, and 10 were classified as hit-and-runs.
“Any increase in collisions is concerning, especially when they involve serious injuries or loss of life. On Aug. 11 alone, there were nine collisions reported in one day,” said Cpl. Nancy Saggar, media relations officer of the West Shore RCMP, in a news release. “We want to remind drivers to keep their focus on the roadway and abide by traffic laws.”
The detachment says they will continue to conduct proactive traffic enforcement to target dangerous driving behaviours and improve road safety for all motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians in the community.
Anyone who observes dangerous driving behaviour, and can immediately report it, is asked to find a safe place to pull over and call 911 right away. Anyone looking to report a driving complaint after the fact can do so through online crime reporting or by calling the non-emergency line at 250-474-2264.
