Suspected drunk driver crashes into Kelowna home

A 30-year-old woman will potentially face charges after allegedly driving into a home and then running away.

Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle colliding into a residence in the 300-block of Mugford Road in Kelowna on May 11, just after 8 p.m., according to the RCMP in a media release.

Police officers determined a blue Kia SUV had struck the house, causing damage to the building but no known injuries. Witnesses told police the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle had fled the scene on foot.

An officer located a woman believed to be the driver a short distance away. While dealing with her, the officer noted signs of alcohol impairment.

The breath demand was read to the woman, who was taken to the Kelowna RCMP detachment for breath testing. The driver provided samples of her breath, which were in excess of the legal limit.

The Kelowna woman was released from custody for a future court date. The full findings of the investigation will be forwarded to the B.C. Prosecution Service for review and charge approval, according to the RCMP.

If you witnessed this incident and have not yet spoken to police, the Kelowna RCMP ask that you call 250-762-3300.

To contact a reporter for this story, email Carli Berry or call 250-864-7494 or email the editor. You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom and be entered to win a monthly prize draw.

We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above.