Police looking for video of dangerous driver

Apr 3, 2023 | 5:00 PM Pete McIntyre

RCMP are hoping the public will provide dashcam video of a dangerous driver.

Kelowna RCMP stopped a an alleged dangerous driver on Enterprise Way at Leckie Road on Sunday. April 2.

“The vehicle, a white 2017 Toyota Tundra bearing B.C. license plate SM5223, had been the subject of numerous reports of dangerous driving including a near collision with an ambulance and another separate collision with a motorcycle rider,” Cpl. MIchael Gauthier said.

The vehicle is alleged to have travelled northbound on Highway 97 as far as Vernon, before returning to Kelowna on the same route.

“Kelowna RCMP is requesting anyone with dashcam footage of this vehicle and any of it’s driving behaviour between the hours of 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m on April 2, north and southbound on Highway 97,” Gauthier stated.

Any witnesses to any of the events are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 and reference file number 2023-17567.

The driver of the pickup truck was arrested on scene and has since been released pending several Criminal Code charges. The vehicle was also impounded.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).