Rainbow crosswalk damaged during alleged stunt driving; RCMP seek witnesses

Northern Rockies RCMP are asking the public for help after a driver allegedly damaged a rainbow crosswalk while performing burnouts in Fort Nelson.

Police said they received a report on July 21 that an older pickup truck was seen stunting in the community by doing burnouts. During the incident, the driver allegedly deliberately defaced the town’s rainbow crosswalk.

The vehicle was described only as an older model pickup truck.

“The actions of the vehicle around the community are not only unsafe and illegal, but also hateful”, said Sgt. Christian Drabosenig of the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment. “These actions will not be tolerated, and we are seeking the support of the community to hold those offenders accountable,” he added.

RCMP are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help identify the vehicle or driver to contact Northern Rockies RCMP at 250-774-2700.

Kate Brown
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Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.

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