Police Look for Witnesses to Fatal Crash

Saturday, July 03, 2010 09:46 AM

Quesnel, B.C. A Williams Lake man has died as a result of injuries suffered in a single vehicle crash just south of Quesnel on Canada Day.

RCMP say the man, who was in his 50's, was the lone occupant of a 2010 Chev pick up truck that was heading southbound on highway 97 around 6:30 pm on Canada Day. The vehicle left the road to the right, rolled and trapped the driver inside.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not yet been released.

Police say alcohol and speed did not contribute to this crash, however, at this point it would appear the driver fell asleep behind the wheel.

The investigation is ongoing and police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this crash.

Contact Constable Tyler Braun of the Cariboo Regional Traffic Services Unit at 250-992-9211

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Posted on Saturday, July 03, 2010 09:46 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Dragonmaster on July 3 2010 3:57 PM

Condolences to the family.

How could anyone fall asleep while driving?
Not much different than falling asleep while flying a plane or....

Posted by: pgtrucker on July 4 2010 7:56 PM

its easy to fall asleep driving home in a logging company vehicle,after working long hours then driving home,,should b tougher laws on logging companys employee pickups,,maybe run a log book like the rest of us leagal cittizens.,my condolances to the family!!!!thats what happens when u r CANFORS # 1 contractor,go go go ,,,u know who u r