Richmond RCMP investigating collision involving truck in Massey Tunnel

AT approximately 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, Richmond RCMP received a report of a collision involving a truck in the Massey Tunnel.

The complainant said she had witnessed a truck strike the ceiling of the Massey Tunnel at approximately 8:10 p.m. She said she was driving directly behind the truck when it hit the roof of the tunnel. The truck initially came to a stop inside of the tunnel, but then continued driving through.

It has been alleged that after the truck exited the tunnel it pulled over and the driver possibly spoke with an employee from a road maintenance contractor; however, this person has yet to be identified.

Richmond RCMP were provided with dash cam footage.

Based on the subsequent investigation, Richmond RCMP believe they have identified the trailer involved. Richmond RCMP are working on identifying the driver and ask that the driver contact police.

Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit have conduct of this investigation. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Richmond RCMP ask anyone who may have witnessed this collision, or have dash cam footage or information pertaining to this investigation to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2024-1070.