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By Pete McIntyre

Two semis collided

Speed a factor in eight weekend crashes

Dec 4, 2023 | 3:03 PM

Police are encouraging drivers to slow down and drive to the winter conditions after a rash of accidents in the Salmon Arm area over the weekend.

Mounties say they responded to eight motor vehicle incidents on Dec. 2 and 3, with three of those on the Trans Canada Highway.

“In each of the eight collisions reported to police, speed relative to conditions were a factor,” Staff Sgt. Scott West said.

The only incident that resulted in injuries involved two semi trucks that collided head-on 10 km’s east of Salmon Arm on Highway 1 and caused significant traffic delays on Sunday, Dec. 3.

West said the injuries to one of the drivers was not considered life threatening, but the male driver was transported to local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

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West is cautioning drivers to lower their speeds when the conditions deteriorate.

“The speed limit is just that: a limit, and meant for driving under perfect conditions. In conditions where driving is less than perfect, you must slow down,” the veteran officer implored.

West encourages motorists to not travel unless they need to, and to inspect their tires and ensure they have the appropriate seasonal emblems and tread depth to cope with the “harsh local winter conditions.”