Highway Closure due to serious collision

Boston Bar, Collision Unit, BC Highway Patrol

2024-07-11 15:12 PDT

File # 2024-28948

On July 11, 2024 at about 2:00pm, BC Highway Patrol along with Emergency Services responded to a report of a collision on Highway One near Boston Bar, BC.

Upon arrival it was determined that a collision had occurred, resulting in the death of 2 people.

BC Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash and nothing has been ruled out at this time.

The highway remains closed as police work to gather evidence and make the road safe for travel. Motorists can monitor www.DriveBC.ca for updates and any available detours with respect to the highway closure. Please obey the direction of any traffic control personnel at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this collision, including any dash camera video is asked to call BC Highway Patrol at 604-702-4039 and quote file number 2024-28948.

No further information is available at this time. Requests for further details may be directed to BC Highway Patrol at E_BCHP_Media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Released by:

Insp. Chad Badry
OIC Kootenay Highway Patrol
BC Highway Patrol
1010 Second Street, Nelson, BC V1L 6A2
Office: 250-354-5146
Fax: 250-354-5126

Email: chad.badry@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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