Five people were injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash near Port Alberni and police believe alcohol was a factor.
Port Alberni RCMP were called to the incident at the Taylor Main FSR near Sproat Lake at approximately 12:20 a.m. Sunday morning (June 22), according to a news release.
An SUV went off the road and rolled multiple times down an embankment into the lake. The vehicle had four men and one woman in it who all suffered some injuries and are expected to recover, according to police.
The group extracted themselves from the vehicle and met emergency services on the roadway.
Officers are still investigating the collision but do believe alcohol to be a factor in the collision. We would like thank all our partners and their assistance at this incident,
said Cpl. Brett Urano, RCMP spokesperson. If anyone has more information or has yet to speak with officers please contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 and quote file 2025-6092.
