RCMP investigate fatal collision south of Moyie on Highway 3
By Lone Sheep Publishing
BC Highway Patrol Cranbrook is looking for Dash Cam video following a collision near Moyie that left one passenger deceased at the accident scene.
RCMP said that on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 4:45 PM, officers received a report of a collision between two vehicles on Highway 3 south of Moyie, which is located approximately 31 kilometers from Cranbrook.
RCMP said BC Highway Patrol, along with Cranbrook RCMP, responded to the collision between a Subaru and a commercial Tractor Trailer.
“The initial investigation has found that the southbound Subaru lost control on snowy roads rotating into the oncoming commercial vehicle,” BC Highway Patrol said.
“The front passenger of the Subaru, a 32-year-old male from Vancouver, was determined to be deceased on scene.”
“The driver of the Subaru was seriously injured and transported to hospital. The driver of the commercial vehicle was not injured.”
RCMP said Highway 3 was closed for several hours as police investigated, gathered evidence, and recovered the vehicles involved.
RCMP said BC Highway Patrol Cranbrook is continuing to investigate the accident.
Anyone with information regarding this fatal crash, including anyone with dash camera video of pre-collision driving, is asked to contact BC Highway Patrol Cranbrook at 250-420-4244.
