Drumheller RCMP members received a report of a single vehicle collision, with no injuries, in a construction zone located on Hwy 10 near the Drumheller Walmart at 3:27 a.m. on Sat. Feb. 18. RCMP members attended the scene and found a white 2006 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck in a deep trench located in the construction zone.
The investigation found that the vehicle had driven past barricades, through a security fence and crashed into the trench striking a water pipeline. The vehicle was occupied by two persons at the time of collision. The driver of the vehicle, an 18 year old male and probationary driver (GDL) from Drumheller Alta.was subject to Roadside Alcohol Testing and it was found that his blood alcohol limit exceeded the legal limit. As a result, the driver was subject to Immediate Roadside Sanctions.
Representatives from the construction company and the Town of Drumheller attended the scene to assess damages to the site and eventually the damaged vehicle was removed from the trench via a tow truck and seized.