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Single vehicle collision

Nelson

2024-09-06 07:31 PDT

File # 2024-4269

On September 5, 2024, at 6:00 a.m., officers with Nelson RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision in the 2000 block of Highway 3A and 6.

Evidence at the scene suggested the driver and single occupant of a Mazda 3 had travelled off road right, colliding with a large rock and flipping over onto its roof.

Mazda 3 had travelled off road right, colliding with a large rock and flipping over onto its roof

A passerby who came across the vehicle, which caught on fire, managed to pull the unconscious driver to safety, surely saving the man’s life, said Cpl. Derek Pitt, Nelson RCMP Detachment.

The 20-year-old male driver from Castlegar, BC, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

If anyone witnessed the collision, they’re encouraged to contact the Nelson RCMP (250) 352-2156.

Released by:

Cpl. James Grandy
District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
Southeast District
Office: 250-460-2398

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

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