One person died in a multi-vehicle crash near the eastern entrance to Glacier National Park last Thursday.
RCMP say the crash happened when an eastbound vehicle struck a westbound vehicle and then a transport truck on June 8, at around 5:30 p.m. MST.
“Witnesses of the collision state that an eastbound white Mazda 5 was in a passing lane when it struck a westbound pick up truck and trailer,” wrote Cpl. Dan Moskaluk in a news release. “The resulting impact forced the Mazda into the vehicle it was passing and then it was struck by a loaded commercial transport truck on the driver’s side. The Mazda then struck the fifth vehicle and came to rest in the ditch.”
The driver of the Mazda, a 40-year-old from Coquitlam, died from his injuries at the scene. An adult woman and eight-year-old boy that were also in the Mazda were injured and taken to hospital for treatment.
The occupants of the other vehicles all emerged without serious injuries.
Police say heavy rain at the time may have contributed to the collision.
RCMP, BC Ambulance, and fire rescue all responded to the crash. It is being investigated by the Trans-Canada East Traffic Services and BC Coroners Service.
The crash resulted in an six hour closure of the Trans-Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden.