BC Highway Patrol seeks witnesses to fatal collision earlier this month near Hills
BC Highway Patrol said in a media release Thursday that it is looking to speak with a witness who arrived at the scene of a collision on Highway 6 near Hills, British Columbia that claimed the lives of a family of four.
BC Highway Patrol said on July 5, 2024 at about 5:38 pm there was a motor vehicle collision on Highway 6 in the area of Hills, 30 kilometers south of Nakusp.
BC Highway Patrol said the collision took place south of Crown road on Highway 6 and involved a tractor trailer hauling dimensional lumber which was travelling south bound and a Ford Maverick hauling a camping trailer which was travelling north bound.
“BC Highway Patrol Nelson are seeking any possible witnesses to the collision,” BC Highway Patrol said.
“Anyone that may have seen the collision take place, arrived shortly after the collision, or who rendered assistance to the individuals involved.
“Specifically, a couple in their mid to late thirties were travelling northbound in a dark coloured SUV at the time of the collision and may have witnessed the collision as it unfolded. Police are seeking the identity of this couple in order to speak with them regarding what they may have witnessed.”
BC Highway Patrol is asking for anyone who may have witnessed this crash, or who may have dashcam video to contact BCHP Nelson at 250-354-5180 and refer to file number 2024-2914.
A GoFundMe page has been set up by the Kootenay Bakery to support the extended family of the Nelson family involved in this horrific collision.