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Crash on Highway 1 kills U.S. driver near Field, B.C.

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Crash closes Highway 1 near Field, B.C.
A serious, two-vehicle crash has closed a section Highway 1 near Field, B.C. – Aug 7, 2024

A serious two-vehicle crash at Emerald Lake Road and Highway 1, near Field, B.C., claimed the life of one traveller.

Police said the pick-up truck carrying two passengers from the United States crossed the centre-line Wednesday at 12:20 p.m. and ran into an on-coming mini-van carrying three passengers from Alberta.

“All involved were transported to hospital, two of which were by air ambulance to Calgary,” RCMP said in a press release. “The passenger of the pick-up truck has since passed away from her injuries.”

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All other parties involved remain in hospital in what’s believed to be stable, yet serious condition.

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The highway was closed for several hours in both directions while emergency crews and RCMP investigators were at the scene.

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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.

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