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Highway 16 crash near Houston claims a life

Updated Story 4:20 PM

The Houston RCMP continues to investigate a two-vehicle crash on Highway 16, just east of the community.

Just before 7:30 this morning (Thursday), a Pontiac Sunfire collided with a logging truck. 

According to police, the driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene while the logging truck driver was given medical attention.

Both vehicles then came to rest on a CN Railway line, which shut down rail traffic temporarily.

The crash also closed the highway to all traffic and a detour for smaller vehicles was established.

Police say the road is expected to remain closed but should open to single-lane traffic soon.

Road conditions were considered icy at the time of the incident.

The BC Coroners Service is conducting a separate investigation.

No names will be released.

Original Story 2:02 PM

The Houston RCMP is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 16, 9 kilometeres east of the community.

Just before 7:30 this morning (Thursday), it was reported a small car and a logging truck made contact with each other.

Cpl. Mike Halskov with the BC Highway Patrol spoke with Vista Radio.

“At this time, the highway remains closed. However, I understand some light traffic is being permitted as there is a detour around the area. Unfortunately, commercial vehicles have been stuck waiting for the highway to open.”

The BC Coroners Service is also investigating.

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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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