BCTA offers $10G reward in trucker beating mystery

LANGLEY, B.C. – The main trucking association in B.C. is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the men who attacked and severely beat Monarch Transport driver Alex Fraser.

The 67-year-old driver told police he was viciously beaten and left for dead on the side of the Yellowhead Highway near Blue River, B.C. in an unprovoked attack last week.

He said he stopped his truck to help what appeared to be two men standing next to a stranded car on the side of the road. Instead, he was hit on the head from behind by a third individual and beaten while down and unconscious.

Before getting hit, Fraser said he heard someone shout: "you truckers are all alike!"

After he awoke, Fraser was able to drive to a Husky Station in Blue River, where he received help.

He suffered a damaged eye socket and three broken bones in his cheek. Because of this incident, Fraser has said that he is ending his 45-year career in the trucking industry.

Monarch Transport, part of the Landtran group of companies, is a BCTA member company; and the association has enlisted help from Crime Stoppers in receiving and processing tips about Fraser’s beating.

Crime Stoppers generally offers a $2000 reward for information leading to an arrest; and BCTA is upping that by an additional $10,000.

The Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 number is completely anonymous, without caller display or *69 functions, so callers cannot be traced or identified. Specially trained representatives provide code numbers to tipsters.

Anyone with info can also call the Valemont RCMP at 250/566-4466 or fax 250-566-9964. Or call the BCTA at 604-888-5319 or 1-800-565-2282.

"Truck drivers are known for helping others on the road," said BCTA President Paul Landry. "I’d hate to be in a world where they can no longer choose to be Good Samaritans. I hope that others who feel the same way will come forward."