BC NEWS, FORT ST. JOHN

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

A male youth had his vehicle impounded following a street race during the overnight on Sunday…

Police say on December 3, 2023, at 2 AM, Highway Patrol officers were on patrol along 100th Ave and came upon an engaged street race in progress. Two pickup trucks were noted to be travelling at a high rate of speed on 100th Ave. Both pickups then turned onto 98th Street, one of which blew a stop sign while attempting to overtake the other. An officer safely pulled the pickup driver over.

The male driver, a 17-year-old with a Class 7 driver’s license, had been reported to the Fort St. John detachment multiple times for alleged erratic driving in recent months.

The driver was issued multiple violation tickets, and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days for street racing. It is possible that his driver’s license could be cancelled and a driving prohibition imposed.

“The young man’s decision to race down city streets was dangerous, unacceptable and could have ended much worse,” said Cpl Wyatt Wright, BCHP Fort St John.

The BC Highway Patrol encourages all new driver’s to responsibly enjoy the privilege of operating their vehicles, and seek out designated venues for racing should they wish to do so.