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Fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 16 near PG claims life of 23-year-old man

The Prince George RCMP and North District Traffic Services responded to a fatal two-vehicle crash near Norman Lake.

It happened at 4:15 pm yesterday where a Toyota pick-up truck crossed the centre line and made contact with a Ford Escape.

According to police, the head-on collision resulted in the death of the pick-up truck driver, which turned out to be a 23-year-old man.

Both people inside the Escape were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

While the investigation continues, police have confirmed the pick-up truck was reported stolen from Prince George a few weeks before the accident.

The highway was briefly shut down but has since been re-opened.

Highway 16 showing traffic disruptions near Bednesti on the night of November 14th, 2018 | Google Maps

 

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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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