By Sgt. Darren Kakuno

This past week, September 19 through September 25, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 67 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files to which our officers responded.

Motorcyclist injured trying to avoid deer

On Monday, September 19 at about 3:15 p.m., emergency crews responded to a report of a motorcycle collision on Westside Road in Invermere. Two motorcyclists were riding together when one of them had to brake suddenly to avoid a deer. The second motorcyclist was unable to stop in time and collided with his friend. One rider was taken to the hospital with a leg injury after he dropped his bike on his leg.

Investigation continues into suspicious towing arrangement

On Tuesday, September 20 at about 7:30 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP was advised of a suspicious white Dodge pickup pulling a Chevrolet pickup on a trailer. An officer located the truck and trailer on Athalmer Road in Invermere and conducted a traffic stop. The officer discovered the VIN on the trailer did not match the license plate and the driver could not provide any documentation confirming ownership. The trailer was towed and the driver was issued a violation ticket for no insurance, failing to produce a driver’s license and wrong number plate. The investigation into the ownership of the trailer remains under investigation.

– Sgt. Darren Kakuno is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander

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