Rollover near Valemount results in two fatalities

Two people passed away while two others received medical attention following a fatal weekend rollover near the Tete Jaune Cache junction.

According to the RCMP, it happened at 4:37 pm on Friday (July 11) when police observed a Volkswagen Golf that rolled onto its roof.

Police say the vehicle was travelling east when it collided with a concrete barrier and flipped on to its roof, rolling a few times.

The investigation remains ongoing and Mounties are working to find a cause.

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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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