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Driver arrested after refusing breath test in crash

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Saanich Police are investigating a serious head-on collision on West Saanich Road.
The crash occurred in the 5300 block of West Saanich Road shortly after 9:15 p.m. on Oct. 27.
The northbound driver was airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital in critical condition.
A passenger in the northbound vehicle was taken to hospital for injury assessment.
The southbound driver was arrested after refusing a lawful breath-sample demand.

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Saanich Police are investigating a serious head-on collision on West Saanich Road.
The crash occurred in the 5300 block of West Saanich Road shortly after 9:15 p.m. on Oct. 27.
The northbound driver was airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital in critical condition.
A passenger in the northbound vehicle was taken to hospital for injury assessment.
The southbound driver was arrested after refusing a lawful breath-sample demand.