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Young woman killed in Friday collision near Hedley

Police could still be seen at the site of the fatal crash near Hedley more than 24 hours after it first happened. Jules Knox / Global News

A woman in her 20s was killed in a collision with a commercial vehicle near Hedley, B.C., on Friday.

Police said the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on Highway 3.

The commercial driver suffered from minor injuries, according to RCMP.

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The road between Hedley and Keremeos was closed for several hours as RCMP investigated.

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Police said it’s possible the commercial driver was speeding.

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Anyone who witnessed the crash or might have dashcam footage is asked to contact RCMP at 250-499-2250.

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