Hundred Mile House, BC Highway Patrol
2024-06-26 13:02 HAP
File no. 2024-2050
The BC Highway Patrol continues to investigate a serious accident that occurred on June 21, 2024 near Lac la Hache and involved a school bus. The bus, which was carrying children on a class trip, was heading south on Route 97 from Likely Road when it rolled down a 50-foot embankment near Butler Road. Shortly thereafter, a pedestrian traveling on Highway 97, identified as a 67-year-old man from the Cariboo area, was fatally injured by an oncoming vehicle.
The police are asking anyone who lives on Route 97, between 150 Mile House and Butler Road, or who was traveling there on June 21, 2024 between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., to check the images captured using surveillance cameras or dashboard in case we see the school bus there. In this case, please contact the BC Highway Patrol – 100 Mile House at 250-395-2456 and quote file number 2024-2050.
“The BC Highway Patrol would like to extend its condolences to the family and friends of the pedestrian who lost his life on June 21 and thank everyone who assisted the pedestrian and those who were on the school bus,” said Sergeant Jason Nash, NCO in Charge of the BC Highway Patrol – Williams Lake. “We are grateful for your patience as we seek answers about what happened and ask that you continue to show compassion to the drivers, passengers and witnesses who were affected by this tragic incident . »
Arrangements will be made to return personal items found on the bus to their owners in the coming weeks. The BC Highway Patrol, 100 Mile House RCMP, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch, Transport Canada and School District 27 are investigating the incident which appears to be very complex. It will likely take months to determine the cause.
Distributed by:
Cap. Melissa Jongema
Media Relations Officer
BC Highway Patrol
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- Date de modification :
- 2024-06-26
