More Details on Fatal Crash

Friday, December 11, 2009 04:56 PM

Quesnel, B.C. - RCMP have released more information on the acccident yesterday near Kersley which claimed a life.

A 2006 Kia with two occupants was travelling northbound in front of a Semi-truck (B-Train), just south of Quesnel. A 1994 Ford Cub Van with one male was travelling southbound in the same area, when either the Kia or Cub Van crossed the centerline. The KIA and Cub Van collided, causing them to go into rotation. The Kia ended up un the east side shoulder, while the Cub Van ended up partially now in the northbound lane of travel. It was at this point that the Semi-truck struck the Cub Van, sending it off into a field on the west side of the roadway. The driver of the Semi-truck now drove his vehicle into the eastside ditch to avoid hitting the Kia which had already come to a stop.

The male driver of the Kia, a Quesnel resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife who was in the vehicle with him at the time of the crash suffered some minor injuries. The driver of the Cub Van, and the Semi driver also suffered minor none-life threatening injuries.

Everyone was taken to the Quesnel Hospital for a checkup. The North District Reconstructionist was called to the scene to help determine the squence of events that led up to this crash.

Hwy 97 was closed for approximatley 8 hours, but a by-pass route was available, which most drivers decided to use.

Alcohol, Speed or road conditions did not play a factor in this collision. Everyone involved in the crash was wearing a seatbelt.

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Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 04:56 PM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Eagleone on December 12 2009 9:44 AM

This time of year you see a lot of that with the small cars/trucks driving slow on the wrong side of the yellow straddling the middle of the road... often no doubt scared and wanting everyone else to make room for them. With blowing snow its hard to tell if the person coming at you is in their lane or not and all you can do is make sure you are in your own lane... its unfortunate and often tragic and it seems there is nothing that can be done about it even thought thats three in a week now... I guess its natural for some to stay away from the deeper snow near the edges?

Posted by: downnotout on December 12 2009 10:12 AM

a sad christmas for one family

Posted by: invisableman on December 12 2009 10:36 AM

My heart goes out to to all. I just hope that all concerned get all the facts straight.I was in such a accident on Christmas eve 1998. It took till July of 2007? The facts stated poor road maintance ( a snow plow had hit a Greyhound) and excessive speed by a driver of a 4 wheel truck.Nethier owned up till the lawyers collected first.Time does not erase the pain and sufferring.To everyone who drives in this weather Think about speed to road condition (wheather or traffic).

Drive to arrive.

Posted by: DPJ on December 12 2009 10:50 AM

I drove up to the heart 2 times last night delivering food. The highway was very icy and I was travelling 60 - 7o kmp. Many vehicles were passing me at high speeds. People driving big cars and pickups should be careful of driving. Police should give these idiots tickets with double fines and double points to get the message across of driving fast on icy conditions.

Posted by: cougs78 on December 13 2009 10:56 AM

Although driving to fast is very dangerous on icy conditions I am more fearful of people driving 40 in a 70 zone. They are either very scared of the conditions or do not have the proper tires for North Central B.C. conditions. If you drive the highways very much you know the people I am talking about. They will not pull over and let people pass and end up with a big line-up of angry people behind them. Better 10 km over than 30 km under. My condolences to the family!