By Canadian Press

Icy roads blamed as two women killed in two-vehicle crash near Castlegar, B.C.

Feb 27, 2023 | 12:16 PM

CASTLEGAR, B.C. — Two women have died in a crash near Castlegar, B.C., that investigators are blaming on slippery roads.

A statement from the B.C. Highway Patrol collision unit says a Toyota Corolla lost control on Highway 3A on Saturday and veered into the path of an oncoming Ford F350 pickup truck.

The two Nelson residents, aged 68 and 79, were in the back seat of the Toyota and died at the scene.

Police say the driver and front-seat passenger were taken to hospital while the driver of the pickup truck was not badly hurt.

An investigation is continuing.

niche amenities

Trio of community park projects advancing in Nanaimo

5h ago

final farewell

Family, friends and fans to gather at memorial for former B.C. premier John Horgan

6h ago

holiday vibes

Grizzlies spoil Clippers' teddy bear toss night

13h ago

The statement says officers would like to speak to anyone with dashcam video of the Toyota or the Ford in the minutes leading up to the crash.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 27, 2023.

The Canadian Press