New Hazelton RCMP are continuing to investigate a motor vehicle incident that claimed the lives of two people yesturday.
It occurred around 3:45pm on Highway 16 west, near Braucher Road.
A westboust pickup truck collided head on with a semitrailer truck in the eastbound lane.
The driver of the semitrailer truck was transported to hospitial for his injures.
RCMP say unforunatley the driver and passenger in the pickup truck did nor survie the icident.
The deceased are a 39 year old man and 24 year old man who were both loacl to the area.
“Our sincere thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased as they navigate this difficult loss. Recognizing the impact this has on the local community, New Hazelton RCMP Indigenous Policing Services officers are working closely with the affected First Nations bands and will continue to offer support where needed,” – Corporal Jennifer Cooper, BCRCMP Spokesperson for Northern B.C.
RCMP are asking that anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage from the area between 3:00pm and 4:00pm yesturday Thursday October 1st.
Or if you have not spoken with police you are asked to contact the New Hazelton RCMP.
