Mother and Son Heading to Family Reunion Die in Crash

Saturday, December 05, 2009 05:24 PM

Quesnel, B.C.- A woman from Kamloops and her adult son were killed Friday on Highway 97 Near Red Bluff road. They were heading to a family reuninon in Prince George when their Nissan was struck by a southbound Chevy pick up.

The sole occupant of the Chevrolet Pickup suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Quesnel Hospital.

Alcohol and Speed do not appear to be a factor in this collison. A medical issue may have been a contributing factor that the investigator is presently investigating. The North District Collision Reconstructionist and Coronor also attended the scene. If anyone may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact Cst. Ryan ARTHUR of the Quesnel Traffic Services at 250-992-9211.

Sgt. Reinhold WEISSBOCK Area Commander for Cariboo-Chilcoltin Traffic Services wishes to remind anyone traveling at this time of the year to take extra care while on the highways.

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