1 dead in chain reaction semi truck crash on Coquihalla

The incident happened about 5:50 p.m. Jan. 15

Jen Zielinski
Jan 16, 2024 3:38 PM

web1_240118-kcn-coq-fatal_1 — Multiple semi trucks crash into each other on the Coquihalla, Jan. 15. (Skilled Truckers/ Facebook)

One person is dead following Monday night鈥檚 chain reaction semi-truck crash on the Coquihalla.

Hope RCMP responded to the southbound lanes of Highway 5 near the Great Bear Snow Shed at about 5:50, Jan. 15.

According to Sgt. Mike Sargent a transport truck was struck from the rear by a second transport truck. A third transport truck slammed into the rear of the other two transport trucks after being unable to stop.

The driver of the third transport truck died at the scene.

鈥淥ur sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of the man who tragically passed away as a result of this incident,鈥� says Sgt. Sargent.

The Hope RCMP are continuing the investigation with the assistance of the RCMP Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Services (ICARS) and the BC Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement (CVSE) unit.

The Coquihalla was closed southbound for several hours and reopened Tuesday morning.

About the Author: Jen Zielinski

I am a broadcast journalism graduate from BCIT and hold a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University. I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, such as the Okanagan Humane Society.

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