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SCARY INCIDENT: An 82-year-old man drove his car into the ocean at the sea walk near the old barge terminal on Sunday, February 7.
Powell River Peak Staff
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SCARY INCIDENT: An 82-year-old man drove his car into the ocean at the sea walk near the old barge terminal on Sunday, February 7. Witnesses saw the car come down the road toward the walking path, collide with the rock barrier and launch into the ocean, according to Powell River RCMP. BC Ambulance Services, Powell River Firefighters and police attended the scene. Paramedics treated the driver and took him to Powell River General Hospital for further examination. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Alicia Baas photo

SCARY INCIDENT: An 82-year-old man drove his car into the ocean at the sea walk near the old barge terminal on Sunday, February 7. Witnesses saw the car come down the road toward the walking path, collide with the rock barrier and launch into the ocean, according to Powell River RCMP. BC Ambulance Services, Powell River Firefighters and police attended the scene. Paramedics treated the driver and took him to Powell River General Hospital for further examination. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Alicia Baas photo