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05-021960
Media Interest
2005-09-10 16:34 -
MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION - NO INJURY
1-50 TRANS CANADA HWY SE

Text Release Date and Time: 2005-09-11 03

At approximately 4:16pm on 2005 September 10, there was a motor vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Hwy East Bound Kin Coulee Dip.

A mini van had stalled in the left lane east bound Kin Coulee Dip causing several vehicles to brake and take evasive action to avoid hitting the stalled vehicle. Two vehicles were unable to avoid contact as they both changed from the left to the right lane.

A 2005 Chevrolet Blazer was in front of a 1994 Pontiac Sunbird, when both drivers realized they would be unable to stop so both took evasive action causing the Pontiac Sunbird to run into the rear end of the Chevrolet Blazer as they occupied the right lane.

The driver of the Pontiac Sunbird suffered seat belt injury. Damage estimated at $4000.00 No charges expected.

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A/S/Sgt David Townsend released information for Cst Richard Spencer