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Driver killed in Spilli’ area rollover
A 30-year-old Spillimacheen area man is dead after a Thanksgiving evening rollover on Highway 95.
RCMP officers from Columbia Valley, Golden and Trans Canada East Traffic Services detachments, as well as B.C Ambulance and Invermere Fire Rescue attended to a single vehicle collision on Highway 95 at Cedared Creek north of Spillimacheen at 5:23 p.m. on Oct. 14.
Investigation has determined that a north bound 1992 Acura for unknown reasons left the roadway then rolled over after impacting the bank of the creek. The road conditions and visibility at the time of the collision were good. The lone male occupant was deceased at the scene.
The BC Coroners Service attended and is being assisted by the RCMP with the investigation into this unfortunate tragedy.
The investigation continues, alcohol and the decision of the driver to not wear his seatbelt are factors that are being looked at into the cause of the untimely death of the 30-year-old male driver and area resident, reported Sgt. Mike Pears of the Golden-based Trans Canada East Traffic Services.
Sgt. Pears reminds people that “impaired driving and lack of seat belt use is one of the leading causes of unnecessary deaths on our roadways.”
The name of the deceased driver will not be released by the RCMP.
If you witnessed this collision please contact Sgt. Pears at 250-344-4002.
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