Two people killed in head-on collision on Highway 3 near Creston
By Lone Sheep Publishing
RCMP confirmed Friday that two people died in a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon east of Creston in Kitchener.
Creston RCMP said that both drivers were deceased at the accident scene.
The accident happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. with Creston RCMP, Creston Fire Rescue and BC EHS responding to a 2-vehicle collision on Highway 3.
Crews urgently worked to treat the three people involved in the collision.
RCMP Investigators determined that the vehicles were opposing one another when the eastbound vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane, colliding head on with the westbound vehicle.
The eastbound vehicle came to a stop down an embankment along the riverside, challenging rescue efforts due to its location.
The westbound vehicle remained on the shoulder of the highway, however, sadly, the drivers of each vehicle were deceased on scene.
RCMP said the lone passenger in the westbound vehicle was extricated and transported urgently to advanced medical care, in serious condition.
RCMP confirm a 33-year old woman and 65-year old man, both from the Creston area, are deceased as a result of the collision.
Police said the cause of the collision remains under investigation; however, it is believed that alcohol impairment may have been a factor.
RCMP said that as both drivers are deceased, no criminal investigation or statutory prosecution will take place.
This incident is a truly tragic loss of life. Many civilians witnessed the event or were part of the rescue efforts as well. Should you have been involved and are feeling the effects of trauma related to this incident, please reach out to your available supports,
says S/Sgt. Brandon Buliziuk, Creston RCMP Detachment Commander.
No matter the experience level of an emergency responder, rescue efforts in circumstances such as this pose serious psychological challenges. The care of our emergency services personnel will remain a top priority. The Creston RCMP send our condolences to the families and friends of those involved.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident, are asked to please contact the Creston RCMP at (250) 428-9313.
