Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal motor vehicle accident on the Hart Highway Monday afternoon which claimed the life of a Prince George man.
The 29-year-old male driver of a blue Pontiac Torrent sport utility vehicle crossed the centre median at Weisbrod Road and collided with an oncoming logging truck at about 4 p.m. Monday.
“The driver of the Pontiac Torrent did not survive the incident, while the single passenger was transported to hospital in critical condition,” said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP.
“The driver of the logging truck was not seriously injured. Police closed the highway for several hours while an RCMP Collision Reconstructionist attended to gather evidence from the area.”
Police continue to investigate the accident and are asking for any witnesses they have not yet interviewed to come forward to provide details. Call 250-561-3300 to speak to an investigator and quote file number 2022-34946.
