Columbia Valley resident killed in vehicle rollover

Columbia Valley RCMP say a local resident was killed by injuries sustained in an evening vehicle rollover last week.

Police were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover along Highway 95, just south of Brisco, on the evening of Friday, May 9.

First responders and members of the public provided first aid to the driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle.

The driver was taken to a hospital, and despite extensive life-saving efforts, they were pronounced deceased.

“The deceased resided in the Columbia Valley, and our sympathies go out to the family and friends affected by this tragic event,” said Columbia Valley RCMP officials.

“The RCMP would like to thank the good Samaritans who stopped, called for help and provided initial first aid.”


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R McCormack
R McCormack
Born and raised in Cranbrook, they graduated from Lethbridge College in 2019. They came back for a practicum position with 2dayFM in Cranbrook, resulting in a job as the Saturday show host before moving into the newsroom. They have covered a wide variety of topics ranging from federal politics to local interest. Their after-hours passion lies in local history, gardening and coin collecting.

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