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Powell River RCMP Investigates Brake Failure After Dodge Pickup Crashes into Ramp on Malaspina Sky Ferry

Investigators are examining brake performance to determine what led to the crash that damaged the truck aboard the Malaspina Sky.

A pick-up truck is seen stuck under a galley ramp of the BC Ferries vessel Malaspina Sky in a Friday, June 6, 2025, handout photo. Police say the driver was ticketed for malfunctioning brakes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-RCMP, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 7:30 a.m. on June 6 when the 66-year-old driver’s Dodge pickup struck the galley ramp during loading.
  • Initial evidence suggests a malfunctioning brake system, and the driver received a $552 ticket for improper brake performance under the Motor Vehicle Act.
  • The pickup was heavily damaged but the driver escaped without injury, Cpl. Alex Bérubé said.
  • Ferry crews removed the vehicle and conducted a structural inspection, delaying several sailings between Earls Cove and Saltery Bay.
  • RCMP is appealing for witnesses and technical data as the investigation continues.