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Driver sent to hospital after vehicle roll over in Castlegar

Accident happened Thursday around 4:30 p.m.
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A vehicle rolled over off of the Highway 3 off ramp into the Home Hardware parking lot Jan. 21, 2021. Photo: Betsy Kline

One person has been transported to hospital after their vehicle flipped over within the City of Castlegar.

The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 when a vehicle heading into Castlegar from the Highway 3 off ramp lost control and launched off the ramp, landing on its side in the parking lot behind the Home Hardware store on 18th Street.

Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio says its not the first time a car has ended up in that spot after loosing control on the ramp.

While he can not speak specifically to the causes of this incident, Lattanzio says roads can become surprisingly icy in late afternoons on sunny days. He encourages drivers to slow down and be aware of road conditions.

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Betsy Kline

About the Author: Betsy Kline

After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position.
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