Burnaby RCMP have released a horrific video highlighting the dangers of drinking and driving before the holidays.
The video shows the driver crossing the centre line towards oncoming traffic multiple times, narrowly missing other vehicles. The video also shows the driver blowing through a stop sign and driving through a red light.
The SUV struck parked vehicles and a fire hydrant sending water onto the street and into nearby homes in area of Royal Oak and Marine in January 2021.
Police received calls regarding the drivers erratic behavior.
Despite the impact of the crashes, the driver did not stop. The dash cam footage shows the driver along the road in an oncoming lane before crashing into a stop sign.
The driver's SUV was badly damaged and was missing a tire when he finally came to stop at Gilley Ave in Burnaby.
The driver refused to provide a breath sample and did not cooperate with police.
In August, 2021, a 62-year old Burnaby resident was convicted of impaired driving. He received a one-year driving prohibition and a $1,000 fine.
It is shocking that nobody was killed or injured, including the driver,
said Cpl. Mike Kalanj with the Burnaby RCMP. This driver made a decision to put himself and others at risk when he got behind the wheel that night and drove through three cities. Burnaby RCMP is sharing the video in hopes it may deter others from drinking and driving. We urge everyone to watch this video. This is what impaired driving looks like, Kalanj added. There is no excuse for being impaired behind the wheel.
The flooding damage to nearby homes is estimated at $28,000 and over $6,600 in damage to City of Burnaby property.
