Impaired driver crashes into home and flees

An alleged drunk driver tried to flee on foot after crashing into a Kelowna home.

On May Tuesday 11, just after 8:00 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle colliding into a residence in the 300-block of Mugford Road .

“Front line officers attended and determined that the blue Kia SUV had struck the residence, causing damage to the building but no known injuries. Witnesses stated that the female driver, and lone occupant, had fled the scene on foot,” Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy said.

An officer located a woman believed to be the driver a short distance away. While dealing with her, the officer noted signs of alcohol impairment.

A breath demand was read to the woman, who was taken to the Kelowna RCMP Detachment for breath testing.

“The driver provided samples of her breath, which were in excess of the legal limit,” Noseworthy stated.

The 30-year-old Kelowna woman was released from custody for a future court date.

The full findings of the investigation will be forwarded to the BC Prosecution Service for review and charge approval.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and have not yet spoken to police, are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.