this is the release from the cops. it's a little cold, so be warned:
Head on Collision Send Two to Hospital with Serious Injuries
File #: 05CQ38167
Date: 2005-09-06
Time: 9:44 pm
Location: Maryhill Bypass and Shaughnessey Street, Port Coquitlam, BC
Investigator: Cst. Barrett, Coquitlam Traffic Services
Coquitlam - Tuesday evening September 6th, 2005 at approximately 9:45 pm Coquitlam R.C.M.P. were called to investigate a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of the Maryhill Bypass and Shaughnessey St in Port Coquitlam, BC. Port Coquitlam fire and EHS also attended the scene to assist.
A 1988 Honda traveling eastbound on the Maryhill Bypass approached the intersection at Shaughnessey street. The driver of the Honda, a 42 year old male from Maple Ridge, was in the process making a left hand turn on a flashing green arrow when he was struck by a westbound VW Beetle. According to witnesses the VW, driven by a 29 year old male from Coquitlam, was traveling at a high rate of speed and entered the intersection on a red light. He was ejected from his vehicle upon impact and came to rest in the eastbound lanes of the Maryhill Bypass.
Both drivers were transported to Royal Columbian Hospital. The driver of the Honda was check out and released with minor injuries. The driver of the VW suffered numerous broken bones but his injuries appear to non life threatening. He remains in hospital.
This collision is being investigated by the Coquitlam Traffic Services. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision are asked to call the Coquitlam R.C.M.P. at 604-945-1550.
