1 dead in northern B.C. highway crash

One person is dead following a highway crash on Monday in northern B.C.

Police say the incident happened on Highway 16 around 8:45 a.m., around six kilometres west of Vanderhoof.

Vanderhoof RCMP say the collision involved several vehicles, including a Cadillac and a tractor-trailer hauling logs.

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“Sadly, the driver of the Cadillac, an adult male, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” police said, adding no other injuries were reported at that time.

RCMP added that a witness reported seeing the Cadillac cross the centre line prior to colliding with the eastbound semi.

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The highway was temporarily closed while officers investigated the scene.

Police say they’re still investigating, and anyone with dashcam footage is asked to contact the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment at 250-567-2222.

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