Sayward RCMP have confirmed that a man has died following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 19, south of Woss. The crash occurred near Highway 19 and Nimpkish Road, close to Mount Cain, on Friday night.
The deceased man was the driver of one of the vehicles involved, while two individuals in the other vehicle were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
“British Columbia Highway Patrol (BCHP) technical investigators responded to the fatal crash, which led to the closure of Highway 19 near Woss for several hours,” stated Sayward RCMP.
Officers arrived at the scene just before 7 p.m. and found two vehicles involved. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two individuals were airlifted to the hospital in serious condition.
The highway was shut down in both directions near Nimpkish Road for several hours, from Friday night into early Saturday morning.
“The closure allowed police to conduct their investigation and ensure the scene was safe. The highway was reopened at 2 a.m. after being closed for about eight hours,” the statement noted.
According to the RCMP, road conditions were not a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation. Sayward RCMP is working with the BC Coroners Service to determine the cause.
