Fatal single vehicle collision on Trans Canada Highway

Tk’emlúps Rural

2024-08-12 15:49 PDT

File # 2024-26065

On the afternoon of August 11, 2024, Tk’emlups Rural RCMP and BC Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Highway east of Savona, BC.

Early investigation suggested a pick-up truck travelling east and carrying two people struck the ditch. After overcorrecting, the truck rolled over into the westbound ditch.

Both occupants were trapped inside, with the Fire Department having to assist with extraction.

The female adult passenger was found deceased, while the adult female driver was taken to hospital with serious, and believed to be life-threatening injuries.

Both occupants were from Port Coquitlam, BC.

RCMP, along with the BC Coroners Service and BC Highway Patrol, are investigating.

If anyone witnessed the collision, they’re asked to contact the Tk’emlups Rural RCMP at (250) 314-1800.

Released by:

Email: james.grandy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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