Highway 97 in Vernon has reopened after a crash on Thursday morning, in which a vehicle hit a house.
The vehicle was northbound when it crossed two lanes of southbound traffic and slammed into the home.
Breaking news from Canada and around the world
sent to your email, as it happens.
READ MORE: Vernon landslide sweeps car into house; affects traffic and electrical service
Four tenants were in the home.
One tenant was sleeping on the couch when the vehicle hit the house, but was uninjured.
The driver of the vehicle also walked away from the crash.
RCMP say it appears the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
The 26-year-old from Quebec was charged under the motor vehicle act.
More on Canada
- RCMP arrests alleged hitmen accused of killing B.C. Sikh leader
- Fall COVID-19 vaccine guidelines are out. Here’s what NACI recommends
- Some 2019 candidates ‘appeared willing’ to engage with foreign interference: Hogue inquiry
- Thousands of Canada’s rail workers have a strike mandate. What happens now?
Comments