Woman pinned by own car overnight rescued the following day

A woman pinned under her vehicle overnight was rescued after her calls for help were heard.

On June 22, 2020 at 8:45 a.m Kaslo RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle accident just west of Ainsworth near Davidson Street.

Emergency crews were called by the resident who heard the woman’s cries while out walking his dog. The injured woman was pinned underneath a grey Kia Forte, which was resting against trees roughly 15 feet down an embankment.

“Investigators have determined that the motorist had attempted to push her own vehicle off the roadway after she ran out of fuel. She lost control of the vehicle while attempting the maneuver on her own, and became trapped. The incident unfolded at approx 8:00 p.m. the night prior.” stated Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, spokesman for the RCMP Southeast District.

O’Donaghey said fire and search and rescue serviced teamed up to extricate the injured woman as safely as possible. She was then transported to an area hospital for medical treatment by BC Emergency Health Services.

Her journey continued by via airlift to a regional hospital for additional care due to the severity of her serious injuries. Thankfully, her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

RCMP wish to commend the resident for responding to the victims cries for assistance, stated O’Donaghey. Doing so likely saved the woman’s life.

Kaslo RCMP ask that anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact them at 250-353-2225.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

Puck drop date set for KIJHL season

The puck will drop on the 2025-26 KIJHL regular season on Friday, September 19, when the league’s 21 teams each embark on a 44-game schedule.

Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown

Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16). 
- Advertisement -