Fatal car crash
An 85-year-old male died at Powell River General Hospital after his pickup truck went off the road, collided with a driveway culvert, became airborne and landed in a ditch on the 7100 block of Thunder Bay Road at approximately noon on Thursday, September 8.
The driver, who was the lone occupant, was extracted from the vehicle by Powell River Fire Rescue using the jaws of life. He was transported to hospital by BC Ambulance Service paramedics and died later that evening, according to Powell River RCMP. The man’s identity is not being released at this time.
RCMP have been investigating the accident with help from a traffic-collision analyst from Vancouver Island and continue to investigate the death with BC Coroners Service.
Savary fire ban lifted
Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department has lifted a campfire ban put into place on July 28.
As of Monday, September 5, campfires built solely for the purpose of cooking or warmth with materials piled less than 20 inches high and in diameter are allowed again.
Backyard burning and burn barrels are still prohibited and subject to fines due to dry ground conditions, according to the fire department.
Savary residents and visitors are reminded to always attend fires closely and ensure they are fully extinguished before leaving the site.
According to the island’s fire department, bans may be reinstated if dry weather returns without sufficient rain.
