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Woman killed in rollover near Skookumchuck
On July 21, at approximately 4:42 p.m., Kimberley RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 93/95 north of Skookumchuck.
The collision occurred when a north bound Dodge pickup truck went off road right, lost control and rolled several times before coming to a rest. Prior to the collision, this same vehicle was reported to police as an erratic driver, crossing the centre line hitting a truck and trailer and a second incident of making an unsafe pass damaging a motorcycle.
The driver of the Dodge pickup, a 31-year-old female from the East Kootenay was deceased at the scene.
The collision is currently being investigated by the RCMP’s East Kootenay Traffic Services, Southeast District Collision Reconstructionist Unit and the BC Coroner’s Services. The roadway at the time of the collision was clear and dry. It is believed alcohol was a contributing factor in this collision.
East Kootenay Traffic Services RCMP