A section of the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.’s Interior has been reopened following a fatal collision earlier Tuesday.
The collision, which involved two vehicles, happened around 10 a.m., between Revelstoke and Golden, near Rogers Pass.
B.C. Emergency Health Services told Global News that two other people involved in the accident were transported to hospital in critical condition.
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In a press release, RCMP said according to witnesses and evidence gathered at the scene, an eastbound car lost control and spun out into oncoming traffic, colliding with a westbound pickup truck.
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Police say the sole occupant of the eastbound car was declared dead at the scene, while both occupants of the pickup truck suffered serious injuries, with one of them being airlifted to hospital.
The highway was reopened just after 3 p.m.
“We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family members of those involved in this tragic incident,” said Golden-Field RCMP Const. Kat Robinson. This is particularly difficult around the holidays, and our hearts go out to you.
“Thank you to our partners with BC Ambulance Service, the Golden Fire Department, Parks Canada, and Ben’s Towing for their continued professional service at scenes. Collisions are never easy, but they go a lot more smoothly with good teamwork.”
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