Police arrest suspect following fatal motor vehicle crash in Vanderhoof

The North District Major Crimes Unit is investigating a motor vehicle incident that resulted in a fatality.

The incident was reported to police at just after 1:00 p.m. yesterday (Thursday) on the 1500-block of Ring Road in Vanderhoof.

Officers responded immediately, and one suspect was taken into custody shortly after their arrival.

Police say this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Investigators are asking for people who were in the area at the time of the incident to please check their dash cameras and residential video surveillance for any footage that may have captured the event.

The section of road where this occurred has been shut down to all traffic and will remain that way until Friday morning.

A detour is available.

The investigation is ongoing and no further details will be released.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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