Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A tragic multi-vehicle crash has left one person dead in B.C.’s southern Interior. The victim has been identified as a university student, adding to the heartbreak of this devastating incident.
The Kamloops RCMP received a distress call at approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday regarding a collision at the intersection of McGill Road and University Drive, just outside the Thompson Rivers University campus. Emergency responders rushed to the scene to find a scene of chaos and destruction.
According to the RCMP statement, a Dodge Ram truck veered off the road and collided with several small trees before striking a Volkswagen that was stopped at a red light. The impact of this collision triggered a chain reaction involving four other vehicles. The three occupants of the Volkswagen, all in their 20s, were immediately rushed to the hospital. Tragically, one of them succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead.
The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, and the RCMP is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
The loss of life has deeply affected the Thompson Rivers University community, as the deceased was a member of the university’s volleyball team. Curtis Atkinson, the university’s athletic director, expressed his condolences and mentioned that the victim was traveling with two teammates at the time of the crash.
In response to the tragedy, the university has offered support to its students, particularly student-athletes, by providing counseling services and academic accommodations. School administrators and staff spent Thursday meeting with student athletes to offer their support and ensure that necessary assistance is provided during this difficult time.
Apart from the fatalities, two individuals from another vehicle involved in the collision were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The community is mourning the loss of a promising young life and coming together to support those affected by this heartbreaking accident. The Kamloops RCMP continues to investigate the incident and hopes to uncover the causes and factors that led to this tragedy.