Car accident in Snow 🚧⛔️
Back in March of this year (2025), i lost traction/control going around a tight downhill turn leading to a small bridge. I was taking the ‘scenic back route’ to Whistler via Lillooet>Pemberton>Whistler. It was dusk/nightfall, with fresh falling heavy snow and unplowed highway. It was a beautiful drive until…🫣😔😭
I completely lost traction and control, and slid downhill fast. brakes and steering wouldn’t work while sliding several dozen meters downhill. I was literally feet/inches from going off the road and into the creek below the bridge…but somehow managed to 50/50 my rangey onto the bridge railing 🫣 the friendly and colourful tow truck driver who pulled my car back onto the highway said ‘I had horseshoes up my ass’ that day 😅🥹
Thank you to the Pemberton Police officers who were onsite quickly, and the tow truck company, and to the several motorists who passed by and offered their help or support. It was not a busy highway at that time…for 60 minutes after the accident only 4 cars passed by…but EVERY single motorist who passed by stopped and offered to help me in anyway that they could. That is Canada 🇨🇦 Thank you!!!🙏 #duffylake #pemberton #whistler #snow #bchighways
Experiencing a car accident on snowy, unplowed roads is terrifying, especially when visibility is low during dusk. From my experience on the Duffy Lake highway near Pemberton, it's crucial to reduce speed drastically when approaching downhill turns in such conditions. Even with the best preparations, sometimes traction just disappears, and the car can slide uncontrollably. What helped me was staying calm and trying to steer gently, even though the brakes and steering were less effective. It's also vital to have your vehicle properly equipped for snow with winter tires and maybe even chains if conditions worsen. After regaining control near the bridge railing, the support from local police and the tow truck operator was immediate, which made a huge difference. The kindness of passing motorists who stopped to help in a quiet stretch of highway truly reflects the spirit of Canadian community. If you ever face someone hitting the back of your car in these conditions, or you find yourself in a slip like mine, know that staying calm, signaling for help, and accepting roadside assistance promptly will keep you safer. Make sure your phone is charged and ready for emergencies, and always inform someone of your route when driving through remote areas. This incident was a reminder that no matter how scenic a route may be, winter driving demands extra caution and preparedness. Sharing my story hopes to encourage fellow travelers to respect snowy roads and be ready for unexpected challenges.
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