Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 97: Investigation Underway

A devastating two-vehicle collision near the 108 Heritage Site resulted in the loss of two lives. The incident occurred on Monday, July 28, in the evening on Highway 97 between Cariboo Drive and Spring Lake Road. The crash was a tragic reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance behind the wheel.

Key Takeaways:

• Two motorists died in the crash, which occurred on Highway 97 near the 108 Heritage Site on July 28.
• The collision involved two vehicles, with one occupant of a vehicle being extracted with serious injuries and taken to Royal Inland Memorial Hospital in Kamloops via air ambulance.
• The adult female passenger in the other vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the adult male driver succumbed to his injuries.
• The BC Coroners Service was called to the scene, and the next of kin of the deceased were notified.
• Highway 97 was closed for several hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
• The investigation into the causal factors of the incident is ongoing, with police requesting anyone with information or dash cam footage to contact the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456.

Statistics:

• 2: The number of motorists who lost their lives in the crash.
• 2: The number of vehicles involved in the collision.
• 1: The number of occupants who were conscious after the crash, extracted with serious injuries, and taken to hospital via air ambulance.
• 2: The number of people pronounced deceased at the scene.
• 1: The number of vehicles on its roof after the crash.
• Several hours: The duration for which Highway 97 was closed after the incident.

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