Fatal B.C. highway crash may be linked to Banff liquor stop
Police in British Columbia are investigating a fatal highway crash that occurred in Kootenay National Park. Authorities are seeking witnesses who may have seen the vehicle's occupants at liquor establishments in Banff prior to the incident.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights public safety concerns regarding impaired driving and the need for witness cooperation in fatal traffic incidents.
Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a fatal crash in B.C. that may be connected to a stop in Banff earlier that night.
B.C. Highway Patrol said the crash occurred on Friday at around 11:10 p.m. on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park, just north of the Floe Lake trailhead.
Investigators say a black Nissan Maxima left the roadway and travelled down an embankment before coming to rest on its side.
The female driver was not seriously injured. A 23-year-old man from Invermere who was riding in the vehicle died at the scene.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in