Prince George, B.C. – One person is confirmed  to have died in  a collision east of Prince George, on Highway 16, about 30 kilometers east of P.G. and 5 kms east of the Willow River rest area.

 

This morning, a west bound passenger vehicle, with two occupants, collided with an east bound pick up truck  which also had two occupants. 

 

The driver of the  car  is  confirmed  to have died,  all others have been taken to hospital in Prince George, their conditions not yet known.

 

Highway 16  is closed and will remain so for  about  5 hours as  a crash  reconstructionist  examines the scene and police  complete their investigation.

 

www.drivebc.ca is  carrying updates on the status of the highway.  There is no detour available.

 

The names  and home towns of the injured  and deceased have not been released.