A serious crash involving four vehicles, including a logging truck, led to the closure of Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge on Tuesday morning and resulted in one person being hospitalized with severe injuries. The incident has caused significant disruption and raised concerns about road safety in the area.
The crash occurred around 6:40 a.m. near the intersection of 287th Street. Upon arrival, officers from the RCMP found significant damage to a semi-trailer truck transporting logs, a black Chevrolet Tahoe, a white GMC van, and a grey Toyota Corolla. The collision's severity required immediate and coordinated emergency response.
The driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe was found trapped inside the vehicle, necessitating extraction by firefighters and other first responders. The complexity of the situation was underscored by the arrival of an air ambulance just after 7:30 a.m., which promptly transported the injured driver to the hospital. Authorities have reported that the driver sustained serious injuries, though the extent of these injuries remains undisclosed. Fortunately, the drivers of the other vehicles involved in the crash did not sustain any significant injuries.
Preliminary investigations by the RCMP have revealed that the initial collision occurred while the logging truck and the Tahoe were both traveling westbound on Lougheed Highway. The impact of the collision forced both vehicles into the eastbound lanes, where they subsequently collided with the GMC van and the Toyota Corolla. This chain reaction highlights the potential dangers posed by heavy trucks on busy highways.
The exact cause of the initial collision remains unclear, with investigators continuing to piece together the events leading up to the crash. The RCMP has emphasized the importance of understanding the dynamics of the collision to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In response to the crash, Lougheed Highway has been closed in both directions between 280th Street and 287th Street. Authorities have indicated that the closure is expected to last for several hours as they conduct a thorough investigation and clear the wreckage. This has caused significant traffic delays, prompting the RCMP to advise motorists to seek alternative routes and exercise patience.
The Ridge Meadows RCMP is actively seeking witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage of the area at the time of the crash. Such information could be crucial in reconstructing the events and determining the cause of the collision. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the police at 604-463-6251.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential hazards on highways, particularly involving large vehicles such as logging trucks. The community awaits the results of the investigation, hoping for measures that will enhance road safety and prevent future accidents of this nature. In the meantime, thoughts are with the injured driver and their family during this difficult time.
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