RCMP, Highway Rescue, Kersley Fire Department, and Ambulance vehicles on the scene of a serious accident near Kersley on January 02. [Photo by KCP Photography]
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UPDATE: Snowy conditions cause of fatal car crash near Kersley

Teryn Midzain
By Teryn Midzain

Updated on January 03

RCMP confirmed one death in a two-vehicle car crash near Kersley last night, January 2.

Staff Sergeant Richard Weseen says a pickup truck travelling southbound on Highway 97 lost control due to snow and ice road conditions and collided with a northbound transport truck.

The incident occurred at the 4800 block of Highway 97, and Weseen says the driver of the pickup died at the scene.

A police officer rappelling down to the pickup truck in a two-vehicle collision on January 02. [Photo by KCP Photography]
The driver of the transport truck was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police have ruled out drugs or alcohol as factors in the accident. Saying it was the road conditions.

** Original Story **

DriveBC and RCMP confirmed that a serious accident involving multiple vehicles on Highway 97 tonight, Friday, January 2.

DriveBC says the incident involved a commercial vehicle and a pickup near Edwards Road.

Traffic should expect delays, and at this time, there is no word on when the highway will reopen.

Traffic has been detoured along Edwards Road, the old highway through Kersley.

More to come.

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Teryn Midzain
Teryn Midzain
Teryn is a News Reporter based in Quesnel, B.C. He started his career in local journalism for campus and community radio. He spent six months living in London, UK, studying journalism and working in the field before returning to focus on building a long-term career. A passionate sports enthusiast, he moonlights as an amateur race car driver and plays Dungeons & Dragons when he is not on the clock or out in nature.

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