Just before midnight on Tuesday, November 7, Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department requested assistance with a single vehicle accident on Highway 101 at Black Point Road. Powell River RCMP attended and observed a vehicle in the ditch with significant damage.
The vehicle had hit and knocked over a BC Hydro pole, which had fallen into the tree line, igniting a small fire. No one was found inside the vehicle or in the immediate area and there was no indication that anyone had been injured.
The accident caused a power outage south of town. BC Hydro responded and was able to restore power at 3:30 pm the following day. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about any crime is asked to contact Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or bccrimestoppers.com.
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