ICBC claims eye positive signs for 1997 summer
ICBC reports summer 1997 injury claims rise versus 1996 with 506 more injury fears in two thirds of the season and total damage claims over 15 000 higher. June shows fewer fatality claims but more injury claims. July shows more death claims and fewer injuries. Despite gains, 225 fatal injuries and 65 717 injuries by July end. Use Road Sense urged during peak crash period from BC Day to Labour Day.
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Fraud fines raise penalties to curb insurance fraud
Sterling News Service reports Fort St. John and Fort Nelson ICBC figures and local reaction to new penalties for false or misleading insurance claims. First offences face up to 25 000 dollars and two years in jail. corporations up to 100 000. Second offences rise to 50 000 for individuals and 200 000 for corporations. Fort St. John ICBC manager Mike Churke argues the law gives insurers more bite and reduces costs borne by all. He notes 8 to 10 of 375 to 400 monthly claims are fraudulent or embellished, with cases of staged thefts and alcohol impaired crashes.
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Police Reports From Chetwynd RCMP Highlight Thefts And Accidents
A July 31 break in at Sanctuary Ranch on Tumbler Ridge Highway saw a red 1977 Ford one ton truck stolen and later abandoned near 5 Mile Hill. Investigations tracked two ATV quads on Boucher Lake Road and Hasler Flat thefts, while a Sony camcorder disappeared at YSPS subdivision. A collision with a BC Rail train on August 14 caused extensive vehicle damage and led to charges of too fast for road conditions. Ongoing inquiries include RCMP detective work on multiple thefts and public safety reminders at rail crossings.
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