Charges laid in relation to fatal motor vehicle incident in Vanderhoof

Police have made quick progress following a crash in Vanderhoof that claimed a life on Thursday.

According to the RCMP, the Major Crime Unit has charged 39-year-old Keegan Donald Leigh of Vanderhoof with second-degree murder.

The victim has been identified as a 38-year-old man.

Investigators believe this was an isolated incident where the accused and the victim were known to each other. Leigh will remain in custody until his next court appearance.

“Police are still looking to speak with anyone that may have dash camera footage or video surveillance that captured the incident. You can contact our Major Crime Unit by calling 604-355-1867,” states Corporal Ryan Buchanan of the Major Crime Unit.

Mounties are looking to speak with witnesses and collect information regarding the investigation.

No further information will be released.

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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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