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November 01, 2021 - 3:30 PM
In a plea to the public to slow down and drive to match winter road conditions, police in Merritt used a bit of humour and Christmas-themed creativity in a media release today, Nov. 1.
The officers wrote a poem with a "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" cadence about winter driving conditions on the Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector in response to recent spate of accidents, and an incident where an officer was reportedly almost struck by a vehicle.
“T’was the end of October in Merritt, and all around,
The snow was falling onto the high ground.
Vehicles were speeding on highways without care,
Hoping to make their destinations as quick as a hare.
From the mountain peaks there arose such a clatter
As vehicles crashed and flipped due to white matter.
Merritt RCMP and partners rushed to the scenes
Placing themselves in danger with a small hope to glean.
Please slow down this winter season so we all can be safe,
If you see flashing lights please use your brakes!”
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The Merritt RCMP want to remind the public that winter tires or chains are required on select highways in British Columbia, including the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 97C.
READ MORE: Everything you need to know about B.C.'s winter tire rules
"We are pleading with the public to please slow down when driving this winter season," Sgt. Josh Roda said in the release. "It's only the end of October and we've already been to numerous crashes on our Highways and one where an officer and a partner agency were almost struck by a passing vehicle."
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