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Serious Head-On Collision on West Saanich Road Under Investigation
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Collision Details
Police responded to the 5300 block of West Saanich Road shortly after 9:15 p.m. on a Tuesday night after a southbound vehicle collided head-on with a northbound vehicle. The impact left the driver of the northbound vehicle in critical condition; the driver was later airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital. A passenger in the same vehicle was also taken to hospital for assessment. The driver of the southbound vehicle appeared uninjured but was arrested after refusing a lawful demand for a breath sample.
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Police Response and Investigation
Saanich Police Department officers secured the scene and provided emergency medical assistance. Detectives from the department’s Major Crime Unit have taken over the case and indicated that they will recommend criminal charges to Crown counsel. The investigation focuses on the circumstances leading to the head-on impact and the refusal to provide a breath sample.
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Injuries and Medical Treatment
The northbound driver remains in critical condition at Vancouver General Hospital. The passenger’s injuries were evaluated at the hospital, with no further details released. No injuries were reported for the southbound driver.
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Public Appeal for Information
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the collision or who was traveling in the area at the time to contact the department’s non-emergency line at 250-475-4321 and reference file No. 26-21541. Authorities are specifically seeking dash-cam footage that could help reconstruct the events leading up to the crash.
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Next Steps
Detectives will continue gathering evidence, including any available video recordings, before finalizing charges. The investigation remains active, and updates will be provided as it progresses.