No injuries in three-vehicle crash near Nelson

No one was injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 3A and 6 on Sunday evening.

Nelson RCMP Cpl. Derek Pitt said the crash occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the  5200 block of Highway 3A and 6 near Beasley.

Three vehicles were involved. Police said the first vehicle swerved to avoid a deer and struck a concrete barrier.

Another vehicle behind it braked suddenly to avoid a collision, as the first vehicle was blocking a lane on the highway.

A third vehicle was unable to stop in time and struck the second vehicle from behind.

No injuries were reported. However, the male driver of the first vehicle was found to be impaired by alcohol and was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment.

The incident caused traffic delays while officials cleared the scene.


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Storrm Lennie
Storrm Lennie
Storrm began her journalism career in the Kootenays, joining Vista Radio in 2022. Originally from Red Deer, Alta., she now calls Nelson home and brings her passion for politics and community to her reporting.

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