Prince George, B.C. – One person is dead in a  single vehicle crash on highway 97  about 10 kms north of Salmon Valley.

North District RCMP Corporal Madonna Saunderson says it was a single vehicle that left the  highway.  The  crash reconstructionst  is working the scene right now.

Cpl Saunderson say  while speed may have been a factor,  it is not known if there were other  factors which may have  contributed to the  crash.

The highway is closed in both directions   and will likely remain that way  until at  least 8 tonight. There is no detour.

An update is expected  around 6 p.m.