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Update: Highway 97 crash between Quesnel and Hixon claims a life

Update 8:25 AM

The North District RCMP has confirmed a 42-year-old Chemainus man, riding a Harley Davidson, has died following a motor vehicle incident along Highway 97, south of Hixon.

Police were on scene near Meadow Creek Road near Dunkley Lumber as the crash occurred early this morning (Thursday) just after 12.30.

The investigation is ongoing.

Drive BC reported that Highway 97 in that area was closed for a few hours, but has since re-opened.

Original Story 8:10 AM

There was a major vehicle incident this morning (Thursday) around 1:30 a few kilometres south of Hixon.

According to a person on the scene, it appears to have happened by Dunkley Lumber and involved a motorcycle.

Drive BC reported that Highway 97 in that area was closed for a few hours, however, unconfirmed reports suggest the highway has since re-opened.

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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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