BC NEWS, KAMLOOPS
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Three people have died following a serious vehicle incident on Hwy 5 in the Kamloops region Thursday morning…
Police say on December 28, 2023, at approximately 6:50 AM, Barriere RCMP and BC Highway Patrol attended a two vehicle collision on Highway 5, near Oliver Creek Forest Service Road.
Initial investigation has determined the driver of a Toyota Corolla travelling south collided with an on-coming Ford Sprinter van, as the driver of the Corolla attempted to pass a semi-trailer truck.
The driver and two passengers of the Toyota Corolla were found deceased, while the driver of the Ford Sprinter van was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The highway was closed in both directions while further investigation took place. It has since been re-opened.
The investigation is still in its early stages.
PJXM Prince George 