Archives from January 1, 2023 – July 5, 2025.
To view current news visit: BC RCMP news.
Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.
Castlegar
2024-06-03 15:54 PDT
File # 2024-146
On May 31, 2024, at 5:55 a.m., Castlegar RCMP were notified of a collision which occurred along Highway 22 in the Blueberry area between Castlegar, BC and Trail, BC. The collision involved a pick-up truck and transport truck which both engulfed in flames after the collision.
Emergency services attended and identified that each vehicle had only one occupant. The 60-year-old driver of the transport truck from the Trail, BC, area was treated for their injuries and transported to hospital whereas the 47-year-old driver of pickup truck from Castlegar, BC, unfortunately had succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the collision.
The highway remained closed for a length of time while police investigated the collision and the vehicles were removed.
The investigation has identified the pickup was travelling north and unexpectedly crossed the center line of the roadway causing a head on collision with the transport truck.
Castlegar RCMP are continuing their investigation and ask anyone with information to contact RCMP at (250) 365-7721.
Released by:
Email: james.grandy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Follow Us: