Driver with apparent medical issue crashes into downtown street light
The intersection of Douglas and Yates has been closed until further notice
Victoria Police are recommending drivers avoid the intersection of Douglas and Yates this morning after a single-vehicle collision in the downtown core.
In a series of tweets, starting at 8:27 am on Wednesday, April 4, VicPD revealed that a driver had crashed into a streetlight, causing a startling scene.
Luckily, no pedestrians were injured.
Police also tweeted that the driver “appeared to have a medical issue” and was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Please avoid the area all together #yyjtraffic
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) April 4, 2018
Officers are waiting for @bchydro so the roads are still closed. Please avoid the area.
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) April 4, 2018
Driver suffers apparent medical issue in downtown Victoria. @vicpdcanada asking people to avoid area. https://t.co/UWEYw9mFs5 pic.twitter.com/eIM6hZ83tN
— Victoria Buzz (@victoriabuzzes) April 4, 2018
Updates will come as they’re available.
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