A vehicle went off the highway and into a building in Vernon this morning.
It happened around 4:30, on Highway 97 near 21st Avenue on Hospital Hill.
Picture: Courtesy Dorsey Cline
Constable Kelly Brett says the vehicle collided with a residence, but its not confirmed if any residents were nearby.
“From my understanding, it did crash into some sort of a living space or a living area,” Brett tells Beach Radio News.
No one was injured, but the vehicle and residence sustained extensive damages.
“I can’t confirm because I don’t have those details from the lead investigator, but, from my understanding, there has been people displaced from that residence,” says Brett.
The driver, a 26 year old Quebec man, remained at the scene and was cooperative.
Brett says drugs and alcohol were not factors, and the driver was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act.
“The driver, residents of the effected home and other motorists are extremely lucky no one was injured as a result of this collision,” says Brett.
It’s been a busy morning already for RCMP and Vernon fire crews.
Just after 4:30 this morning, a vehicle hit a building in the 1700 block of Highway 97.
Tenants inside had to leave for awhile, but no one was injured
Police say the driver of the vehicle will be facing Motor Vehicle Act charges.
One southbound lane of the highway had been closed, but should reopen shortly.
Meanwhile, firefighters were called to an apartment in the 1600 block of 31st Street about 5:45 After a fire was spotted on a balcony.
Firefighters were able to get it out quickly.
It`s not clear what was burning or how much damage was caused.
There are no reports of anyone injured.
