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By Don Mitchell

Fatal crash

Driver dies in two-vehicle collision on Coquihalla near Hope: RCMP

Nov 22, 2024 | 9:27 AM

HOPE – A driver has died after a fatal crash Wednesday on the Coquihalla Highway near Hope.

RCMP say the 69-year-old driver succumbed to injuries at the scene of a collision between two passenger vehicles in the 3200 block of Highway 5 around 9:20 p.m.

“Our condolences go out to the family and friends of this individual,” Staff Sgt. Mike Sargent said in a statement.

The collision occurred in the 3200 block of Highway 5 in the northbound lanes.

The incident closed the lanes for several hours as a collision reconstruction team investigated the cause.

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The collision remains under investigation; however, investigators have ruled out alcohol as a factor.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 604-869-7750.