Fatal multi-vehicle collision on Highway 1
By Castlegar Source
On Jan. 8, at approximately 6 p.m., Sicamous RCMP responded to a collision involving several commercial tractor-trailer units, a cube van, and motor vehicles on the Trans-Canada Hiwy 1 between Sicamous and Salmon Arm.
Early investigation determined that a chain reaction collision started when an eastbound flat deck tractor-trailer unit jack-knifed and completely blocked all three lanes of the highway – one eastbound and two westbound.
6 individuals were transported to an area hospital by the BC Ambulance Service. One man was located deceased, pinned between the unit he was driving and the trailer of a unit that came to rest in front of his. The RCMP is working with BC Coroners Service to confirm the identity of the deceased, and notification of next of kin.
Scene examination was completed by Sicamous RCMP, BC Highway Patrol-Revelstoke, and Revelstoke Forensic Identification Services.
Trans-Canada Hiwy 1 is anticipated to be closed throughout the day today, on January 9, 2022 while crews work to clear the roadway of the vehicles and debris. The public is advised to monitor the Drive BC website for the status of the highway.
Anyone with information about the collision or with dash camera footage should contact Sicamous RCMP at 250-836-2878.
