One woman died and another sustained life-threatening injuries in a single vehicle rollover on the Trans Canada Highway east of Savona Sunday afternoon (Aug. 11).
Tk’emlups Rural RCMP and BC Highway Patrol responded to incident, where the early investigation suggested a pick-up truck travelling east and carrying the two women struck the ditch. After overcorrecting, the truck rolled over into the westbound ditch.
Both occupants were trapped inside, with the local fire department having to assist with extraction, said Cpl. James Grandy, District Advisory NCO (Media Relations), Southeast District, Communication Services.
"The female adult passenger was found deceased, while the adult female driver was taken to hospital with serious, and believed to be life threatening injuries."
The highway was closed for several hours while first responders attended the emergency.
Grandy said both occupants were from Port Coquitlam.
RCMP, along with the BC Coroners Service and BC Highway Patrol, are investigating.
If anyone witnessed the collision, they are asked to contact the Tk’emlups Rural RCMP at (250) 314-1800.
