Collision on Crowsnest Hwy 3, east of Sparwood claims three lives
Vallée de l'Elk
2022-06-07 11:44 HAP
Dossier nº 2022-1464
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A serious collision on Monday afternoon that claimed the lives of three persons is now being investigated by the Elk Valley RCMP, in consultation the BC Coroners Service.
On June 6, 2022 just after 2:30 p.m. Elk Valley RCMP and Sparwood Fire Rescue responded to a serious collision on the Crowsnest Hwy 3 east of Sparwood BC.
The investigation revealed a westbound SUV was attempting to pass other vehicles when it collided head-on with an eastbound commercial tractor trailer.
The collision flipped the white full sized SUV, which then caught fire almost immediately
says BC RCMP Division Media Relations Officer Sergeant Chris Manseau Quick acting witnesses on scene rescued the commercial truck driver from his vehicle before the fire quickly consumed both the vehicles. The SUV was later determined to have three deceased occupants in it
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The Elk Valley RCMP want to thank all witnesses and bystanders who assisted in the removal of the driver, and assisted with the investigation prior to the RCMP’s arrival on scene. The Elk Valley RCMP and the BC Coroner Service continue to investigate this collision.
No further information is available at this time.
Diffusé par :
Serg. Chris Manseau
S.-off.-cons. de district (relations avec les médias)District du Lower Mainland
14200, voie Green Timbers, arrêt postal no 1608, Surrey (C.-B.) V3T 6P3
Bureau : 778-290-3791
Cellulaire : 250-413-7954
Courriel :
chris.manseau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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