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Agassiz
2024-09-13 12:34 PDT
File # 2024-28531
On July 9, 2024 at approximately 3:27 a.m., Agassiz RCMP were called to a serious motor vehicle incident on the 8100 block of Lougheed Highway. A small westbound vehicle occupied by a family of three collided head-on collision with a tractor trailer. The driver and one adult passenger in the car were pronounced deceased on scene. The third occupant, an infant girl, was airlifted to hospital, where she passed away a few hours later. The driver of tractor trailer suffered no apparent physical injuries.
Investigators have determined that the westbound car entered oncoming traffic for some time before both drivers made last-second efforts to avoid a collision. The investigation is ongoing and the causal factors are not fully known, however, it is believed that fatigue may have played a key role in the collision.
The driver of the tractor trailer has been offered support from the RCMP Victim Services team.
I encourage all motorists who are experiencing fatigue to pull over in a safe place and rest. I would like to thank my officers and all the first responders who attended to this tragic incident for their hard work and dedication for this investigation, says Sgt. Andy Lot Agassiz RCMP Detachment Commander.
I encourage all motorists who are experiencing fatigue to pull over in a safe place and rest. I would like to thank my officers and all the first responders who attended to this tragic incident for their hard work and dedication for this investigation
For media inquires contact:Sergeant Andy LotDetachment Commander Agassiz CPO604-796-1600
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