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Updated: Motor vehicle incident on Highway 16 West at Haldi Road claims a life

Updated: 2:59 p.m., Thursday, July 28th:

Just after 6:00 p.m. last night, Prince George RCMP Frontline officers attended Highway 16 West near Haldi Road for a report of a collision between a pick-up truck and a motorcycle.

Highway 16 West was closed eastbound, and westbound traffic was diverted down Haldi Road for four hours while police investigated.

“Sadly, the driver of the motorcycle did not survive his injuries,” said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper.

“Our thoughts are with the family members and friends of the victim in their time of mourning.”

The driver of pick-up truck was not seriously injured in the incident.

He remained at the scene, and is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.

With files from Darin Bain, My Prince George Now

Original Story:

The Prince George RCMP attended a fatal two-vehicle crash last night (Wednesday).

According to the BC Highway Patrol, it happened at approximately 6:15 pm on Highway 16 at Haldi Road and one of the vehicles involved was a motorcycle.

The local detachment is expected to provide a further update later today (Thursday).

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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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