Reports not needed for vehicle in ditch

Anyone spotting an overturned vehicle on Highway 97 south of Vernon does not have to report it to police.

Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) says the vehicle left the road about one kilometre before the Predator Ridge turn-off (Bailey Road) on Jan. 12 and has since been wrapped with caution tape.

Crews are waiting for safer road conditions to remove the vehicle from the ditch.

“Emergency responders have received several calls in the last few days, notifying them of this vehicle,” said a city news release. “VFRS would like to thank the public for taking the time to make reports. However, if motorists see caution tape on vehicles in the ditch, please do not call 911. VFRS members have responded to several false alarms at this vehicle location this week.”