Pick-up t-boned through 3 lanes of Highway leads to physical altercation

Police investigation has led officers to believe that the incident was a result of a dispute between the two drivers who are known to each other. Evidence and witness accounts indicate that the driver of the vehicle had deliberately crashed into the pick-up—which was occupied by a male driver and female passenger— and pushed it off the highway and onto the curb. A number of vehicles on the highway had to stop abruptly to avoid becoming involved in the incident.

“This matter is still under investigation and further charges are possible.”—Cpl. Craig Douglass, spokesperson for the Prince George RCMP

39-year-old Brandon James Peters of Prince George is being charged with Dangerous Driving. Peters was held overnight by PG RCMP for virtual court, where he was released on strict conditions including no contact with the occupants of the other vehicle. He is scheduled to appear in court again on August 5.

RCMP say that a high-risk driving report will be forwarded to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicle for consideration of a driving license prohibition. The Special Investigation Unit at ICBC will also be advised about the collision’s circumstances.

“Our Municipal Traffic Services Section are seeking any witnesses or dash camera footage of the two vehicles operating prior to the collision. Anyone that can assist is asked to contact the Detachment at 250-561-3300,” says Cpl. Douglass.

The drivers were not injured but the female passenger did receive minor injuries. Drugs and alcohol are not believe to have been a factor.

by Veronica Beltran

Pick-up t-boned through 3 lanes of Highway leads to physical altercation

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