Driver who crashed in front yard had passenger in the trunk
A 19-year-old is facing a driving prohibition after allegedly crashing into the front yard of a Mount Royal home shortly after 4 a.m. on April 18.
There were a total of six people in the Honda, including one passenger in the trunk.
A Port Moody patrol officer spotted the car a little after 4 a.m. on Clarke Road. Noting an N decal on the “heavily occupied” vehicle, the officer turned his police car around to stop the Honda.
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The driver turned down a side street.
“A short time later, the officer located the vehicle which had crashed into the front yard of a residential home,” according to a release from the Port Moody Police Department.
There were no serious injuries, according to police.
The 19-year-old driver subsequently failed the roadside alcohol screening test.
Given that there were more passengers than seats, the crash could have resulted in “a far worse outcome,” stated PMPD spokesperson Const. Sam Zacharias in a release.
“We would like to remind the public to always plan a safe ride home – there are so many options available including public transit and rideshares,” Zacharias stated.
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