Six people have been hospitalized with serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3 over the weekend.
The crash east of Creston took place around 9:30 a.m. Sunday after police sat an SUV crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic, striking a pickup truck.
Creston RCMP confirmed both drivers were transported to the hospital by the BC Air Ambulance Service. Four passengers — one in the SUV and three in the truck — were taken to the hospital as well, Const. Brett Urano confirmed by email.
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“Police believe alcohol and speed were contributing factors. The collision is still under investigation by the Creston RCMP,” reads a Sunday news release.
Highway 3 has since reopened.
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