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23-year-old man killed in 2-vehicle collision on Hwy. 97B at Salmon Arm

Police say second driver 91Ƶhad no time to react91Ƶ
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Emergency personnel respond to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97B by the 10th Avenue SE intersection early Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024. (Sonya Davies/Facebook photo)

A 23-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97B at Salmon Arm.

Around 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, police were notified of the collision just south of the 10th Avenue SE intersection.

Officers arrived to find an older Toyota Corolla in the northbound ditch, and a newer Ford F-150 parked on the southbound shoulder. Salmon Arm RCMP media liaison Const. Andrew Hodges said the pickup was fully engulfed in flames.

Witness reports suggested the Corolla, while travelling north, swerved into the southbound lane where it collided with the F-150.

91ƵThe F-150 had no time to react,91Ƶ said Hodges. 91ƵThis was supported by a collision analyst that examined the scene.91Ƶ

Hodges noted visibility was extremely poor 91Ƶwith thick fog blanketing the area.91Ƶ He also said the driver of the Corolla was not wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the F-150 driver, a 49-year-old man, was able to exit the vehicle with assistance prior to it catching fire. The 23 year-old driver of the Corolla was extricated by BC ambulance with assistance from bystanders and police.

The 23 year-old was resuscitated on scene, said Hodges, and both drivers were transported to a hospital.

91ƵThe 23 year-old male driver of the Corolla later died at hospital. His name is not being released out of respect to the family,91Ƶ said Hodges.

91ƵSalmon Arm RCMP send their condolences to the 23 year-old driver91Ƶs family and friends. Police thank all the by-standers, BC Ambulance, Salmon Arm Fire Dept, and Salmon Arm Rescue Unit, for their assistance. This is a grim reminder to drive to conditions, wear your seatbelt, and focus on the road.91Ƶ

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