6 killed in mini van crash carnage on Trans Canada Highway in B.C.
Carnage on the highway. RCMP photo.
By Salim Jiwa
GOLDEN, B.C. – In a major long-weekend tragedy, six people traveling in a min van have died following a two vehicle crash.
The horrific crash occurred when the mini van with six on board crossed the centre line and smashed into a motorhome on Trans Canada Highway 20-kilometers east of Golden.
All six were pronounced dead at the scene.
“RCMP investigators from the Golden Detachment and the Trans Canada East Traffic Services responded to a two vehicle head on collision resulting in a six person traffic a fatality on Sunday August 1st, 2010,” said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk.
“At approx 11:35 a.m. Trans Canada East Traffic Services in Golden responded to a 2 vehicle MVI on Hwy 1 approx 20 east of Golden, B.C. Initial investigation revealed a west bound traveling mini-van crossed the center line and collided with an east bound traveling motorhome. The driver and passenger in the motorhome were treated for non-life threatening injuries.
“Investigators including two collision reconstructionist analysts attended to examine the scene in order to assist in determining the causal factors of the crash. A mechanical inspection of the mini van will be completed in order to verify it’s mechanical integrity. Investigators suspect that driver fatigue or driver inattention may have been contributing factors. It has been determined that neither speed nor alcohol were factors in this collision however, it was noted that 4 of the 6 passengers were not wearing seatbelts” stated Moskaluk..
The 6 occupants of the mini-van were deceased at the scene, he said.
“The identity of the deceased are not being released at this time pending notification of the next of kin. The Golden RCMP Victim Assistance staff will continue to assist the affected families.
“RCMP Traffic Services and the BC Coroners office are continuing their investigation.”
“As the 2010 August long weekend comes to a close with a mounting accidental death toll, we implore that the motoring and holidaying public please keep safety in mind when enjoying their leasure activities and on the travel portion of their vacation,” he said.
![[Reuse options]](http://license.icopyright.net/images/icopy-w.png){kind=small}
Related posts:
- Langford man killed in Trans Canada Highway crash
- Calgarians killed in horrific Trans-Canada truck crash
- Summerland mother becomes fourth fatality of Trans-Canada crash
- Heavy rain and speed blamed in fatal Trans Canada crash
- Two killed, one critical in three-car crash on Highway 99
Posted by News Editor
on Aug 1 2010. Filed under Featured, Top Stories.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0.
You can leave a response or trackback to this entry
Very tragic. Driver error no doubt as conditions were great for driving. You have to be blind not to see that construction was happening, and always marked clearly.
There has to be a better way than closing the main highway in the West, for 12 hours and inconveniencing thousands of drivers. Come on you people in charge of accident investigations, it is a wide road and you could easily open the road for one way traffic. And don’t bother trying to protect people from seeing the tragic scene, it might give them a lesson to pay attention.
Fresh paving, no line painting, seems like an unsafe condition to leave the road, especially during long weekend volumes….
Very tragic for certain, but personal responsibility is the key to road safety. Lines do not keep people from accidents. A tough lesson to be sure…
I just drove through this area last week. As you can see from the picture, they’re doing construction and they have practically non-existent lane markings and confusing detours. I truly believe this was probably a factor in this horrific and tragic accident.
How horrifically tragic. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the those who perished. Prayers and thoughts go out, also, to those in the RV who are likely very traumatized and distraught. So sad all the way around
Very tragic. It is a huge loss.