Sooke RCMP have now elaborated on why East Sooke Road was closed to the public in both directions this morning.
In the early morning hours of Friday, March 22nd, police responded to a single vehicle collision near Yates Road and East Sooke Road in Beecher Bay.
There, officers say they found one injured woman and soon after found out that the male driver of the vehicle had fled the scene before they could arrive.
Police arrested the woman and began a criminal investigation based on the circumstances of the collision.
Shortly after this all happened, Sooke RCMP say they received another report from a nearby security guard having his truck stolen.
The truck was found near the first collision, crashed down an embankment and the driver who allegedly stole the truck was the same driver who crashed the first vehicle, according to police.
The man was also arrested for charges which include theft of vehicle and assault with a weapon.
Meanwhile, police that were still back at the site of the first collision who were still dealing with the arrested woman discovered there was an explosive device on the scene.
Sooke RCMP alleges it is connected to the woman in their custody.
The RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit was called in for assistance and to safely remove the device.
Because of the explosive and the police investigation, East Sooke Road had to be closed from around 4 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Police say both vehicles have been towed and seized for evidence and the man and woman will remain in their custody as the investigation continues.
Sooke RCMP ask that anyone with information, call Sooke RCMP at (250) 642-5141.
