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North District, Williams Lake, BC Highway Patrol
2023-08-15 06:02 PDT
File # BCHP Williams Lake 2023-5984
On August 9, 2023, at approximately 10:00am, Williams Lake RCMP and BC Highway patrol’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Services (BCHP CARS) attended a report of a collision involving a logging truck and a Jeep Gladiator on Highway # 20 in Riske Creek, BC. Personnel from BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), BC Coroner Service and Fire Rescue were also in attendance.
The sole occupant of the Jeep Gladiator was pronounced deceased at the scene.
BC Highway Patrol – Williams Lake has conduct of the investigation which is still in the very early stages. All avenues of investigation are currently being pursued and no further details are available.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have dashcam video are asked to contact BC Highway Patrol – Williams Lake at 250-392-6211.
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