A 27-year-old man suffered minor injuries Sunday night after crashing their car into a pond in Campbell River.
Campbell River RCMP say the driver is extremely lucky to be alive after his four-door hatchback crossed the grass median and crossed the northbound lane, before going down an embankment and into the pond.
According to police, the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. off the northbound lane of the Inland Island Highway, between Willis Road and Jubilee Parkway.
Police said the soaked driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, managed to flag down a Main Roads contracting employee to get help.
He was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries and exposure. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
RCMP said they have not ruled out speed or the use of intoxicants.
