THE driver of a commercial transport truck has been detained by police after leaving the scene of an overpass strike on Highway 99 in Richmond.

Police received the call just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21. Witnesses said that an excavator was being towed on a flatdeck trailer when it crashed into the Blundell overpass going southbound. Witnesses say the driver got out of the cab, but drove away from the scene before police arrived.

“The driver was stopped by police about 20 minutes after the crash. Any time there is a collision that potentially causes damage, the driver must stop to provide information,” says Cpl. Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. “Police are working with CVSE (Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement) to determine appropriate charges, including potential licensing and permit issues.”

There were no injuries in the crash. While there have been some delays, the damage to the overpass appears to be superficial and southbound traffic is not blocked at present. The BC Ministry to Transportation and Transit will be following up to comprehensively examine the overpass and ensure that it is safe.

Motorists are encouraged to monitor www.DriveBC.ca to ensure that the area remains clear.