Nelson Police warn of dangerous driving conditions

2024-7522: Nelson police attended the scene of a multiple vehicle collision after a car was unable to stop when coming down a hill. 

“With winter weather, it’s important that people adjust their driving and make sure that their vehicle is in safe condition to be on the road,” says Corporal Van Huis. 

Police arrived at the scene of the collision on Tuesday night while conducting routine patrols. The driver of the first vehicle had been driving downhill when they had attempted to use their brakes and began to slide out of control. The second car saw him sliding out but was unable to stop in time due to the condition of the road. The vehicles collided at low speed. Fortunately, neither driver was injured but both cars sustained significant damage. 

On icy roads, braking hard can cause your car to slide out. Driving in a low gear while going downhill is advisable to control your speed. Additionally, ensure that your vehicle has winter tires with adequate tread. Always pay attention to weather and road conditions to keep yourself and others safe. 

Nelson Police Department welcomes new constable

The NPD would like to welcome new recruit Constable Yashar Marufi to the force. Marufi has previous experience working with BC Corrections, as well as owning multiple businesses. He recently completed his first term at the Justice Institute and began active duty on December 18. We expect that Constable Marufi will be a great asset to the department and to the community!

The Nelson Police Department wishes everyone a happy holiday season!

CALLS FOR SERVICE

Members of the Nelson Police Department responded to 91 calls for service in the City of Nelson during this reporting period (December 15 at 12am to December 21 at 12pm).