Add StudioX as a preferred source on GoogleSaanich Police are seeking witnesses and information about a grey pickup after a head-on collision on West Saanich Road left one driver critically injured and sent another person to hospital.
The collision happened just after 9:15 p.m. on October 27 in the 5300 block of West Saanich Road. Police said a southbound vehicle and a northbound vehicle collided head-on. The driver of the northbound vehicle was taken to hospital in critical condition and later airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital. A passenger in that vehicle was also taken to hospital for assessment.
Police seek sightings of grey Chevrolet Silverado
In an October 29 update, investigators described a grey 2003 four-door Chevrolet Silverado 4×4 with a distinctive rack extending over the rear portion of the cab. Police want to hear from anyone who saw or encountered the vehicle anywhere on the Saanich Peninsula or Southern Gulf Islands on October 27.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Saanich Police non-emergency line at 250-475-4321 and reference file 26-21541.
Driver arrested; charges not announced
Police said the driver of the southbound vehicle appeared to be uninjured. While speaking with officers at the scene, that driver refused a lawful demand to provide a breath sample and was arrested.
Saanich Police said its Major Crime Unit is investigating and anticipates recommending criminal charges to Crown counsel. The October 28 release did not announce any charges, and police have not publicly identified either driver.
Police have not assigned fault for the collision in the information released. The investigation remains ongoing.
Sources: Saanich Police — October 28 collision release; Saanich Police — October 29 vehicle-sighting update.
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