1 dead in 2-vehicle collision on Coquihalla Highway

One person was killed in a two-vehicle highway collision north of Hope, B.C., on Tuesday morning.

B.C. Highway Patrol released few details, saying it happened along the Coquihalla Highway, around 8:30 a.m., and that it involved a car and a commercial flatbed truck.

“One person was pronounced deceased at the scene,” police said, adding drugs or alcohol did not appear to be contributing factors.

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The BCHP’s Chilliwack detachment is conducting the investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has dashcam video, is asked to call B.C. Highway Patrol in Chilliwack at 604-702-4039.

Motorists are also advised to visit DriveBC for traffic updates.

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