POLICE – Three killed in head-on collision on Yellowhead near Barriere

Three people are dead after a head-on collision on the Yellowed Highway Thursday morning (Dec. 28, 2023).

The accident occurred near Oliver Creek Forest Service Road south of Barriere shortly before 7 a.m. Barriere RCMP,  B.C. Highway Patrol, Fire Rescue and B.C. Emergency Health Services attended the scene.

Police said initial investigation has determined the driver of a Toyota Corolla travelling south collided with an on-coming Ford Sprinter van, as the driver of the Corolla attempted to pass a semi-trailer truck.

The driver and two passengers of the Toyota Corolla were found dead, while the driver of the Ford Sprinter van was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A dog that was in the Corolla was also killed.

The highway was closed in both directions while further investigation took place. It has since been re-opened.