By Canadian Press

Malfunctioning brakes suspected in B.C. ferry truck crash that delayed Friday sailing

Jun 8, 2025 | 12:03 PM

POWELL RIVER — Police in Powell River say a pickup truck hit a ramp on a BC Ferries vessel on Friday morning.

Mounties say the truck’s brakes were suspected to have malfunctioned when it hit the boat’s galley ramp, with a photo showing the heavily damaged Dodge pickup wedged underneath.

Powell River RCMP say the crash happened aboard the Malaspina Sky, which serves the Sunshine Coast.

Police say the driver was a 66-year-old man who was issued a $552 ticket for improper brake performance under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Mounties say the crash delayed several sailings as the truck had to be removed from the vessel.

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An inspection was also needed to “ensure its structural integrity.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 8, 2025.

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