BC NEWS, SMITHERS

Monday, September 16, 2024

One person has died following a serious crash over the weekend near Smithers…

Police say on Sunday (Sept 15), officers with the BC Highway Patrol were called to a two vehicle crash on Highway 16 west of Raymond Road.

A pickup truck was heading eastbound on Highway 16 when it struck an SUV head-on in the westbound lane at highway speed.

The driver of the pickup truck was taken to hospital with serious injuries while the driver of the SUV was pronounced deceased despite life saving efforts by first responders. A passenger in the SUV was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Officers are continuing their investigation and have not ruled out impairment to be a factor in the crash.

“We send out deepest condolences to the families of those involved and have engaged our victim services team to support them. I would like to thank our partners BC Emergency Health Services, Smithers Fire and hospital staff for their assistance and great work during this event,” says Cpl. Kevin Weeres Smithers BCHP.

Police continue to investigate and are asking for witnesses to come forward who haven’t already spoken to police. If you have any information that can help with this incident, please contact the Smithers RCMP at 250-847-3233.