Fatal two-vehicle collision on Hwy 1
By Castlegar Source
On Aug. 7, at 12:20 p.m., emergency crews responded to a serious two-vehicle collision at Emerald Lake Road and Hwy 1, near Field, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy.
Grandy said evidence at the scene suggested a pick-up truck carrying two passengers from the United States crossed the centre-line, striking an oncoming mini-van carrying three passengers from Alberta. All involved were transported to hospital, two of whom were by air ambulance to Calgary.
The passenger of the pick-up truck has since passed away from her injuries.
Grandy said all other parties involved remain in hospital in what’s believed to be stable, yet serious condition.
The highway was closed for several hours in both directions while emergency crews and RCMP investigators were on scene.
“Golden-Field RCMP, along with assistance from the BC Highway Patrol Collision Reconstructionist, and the BC Coroners Service, are continuing the investigation into the cause,” Grandy said.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Golden-Field RCMP 250-344-2221.”
