Police are investigating a collision along Highway 3 that claimed the life of a man from Alberta.
Just before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan 17, Elk Valley RCMP and BC Highway Patrol responded to a report of a serious collision near the junction of Highway 3 and 93.
Police officials said two pedestrians associated with an unrelated collision were seriously injured after they were struck by a passing vehicle.
“Although Elko Fire Department and BC Ambulance Service provided lifesaving efforts, a 28-year-old male from Alberta succumbed to his injuries,” said police officials. “A 24-year-old Alberta male was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been released.”
The driver involved in the accident remained at the scene, which kept the highway closed for several hours.
The incident is under investigation by BC Highway Patrol in Cranbrook, and any witnesses or those with dashcam footage can contact the detachment at 250-420-4244 and refer to file number 2024-168.
