A semi truck rolled over on Highway 3 just west of Princeton, British Columbia, after suffering brake failure on June 6, 2025.

The details: Dash cam footage showed the truck passing another rig at speed before tipping onto its side while hitting a curve. The trailer hit the highway barriers as it crashed.

• The driver only had minor injuries and walked away from the wreck.
• Police confirmed the truck’s brakes had given out, explaining why the rig was moving so fast downhill.
• There were no tickets given to the trucker. Officers said he was not trying to speed or cut off other vehicles.

What they're saying: Sgt. Neil Potter told media, “It was a brake failure. So he wasn't intentionally speeding and he wasn't issued violation ticket.” He added that passing the other vehicle was a move to avoid a worse crash.

A review by Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement may still happen to check the truck’s full condition, according to Castanet.

Despite the serious crash, the driver is expected to recover quickly.