On January 13 at about 5:18 p.m. Castlegar RCMP and West Kootenay Traffic Services responded to a two-car head-on collision on Highway 3A in the Thrums area, Castlegar, BC.A 2003 Ford Expedition driven by a 57-year-old female from Castlegar was eastbound and crossed the centre line and strucck a westbound 1998 Pontiac Sunfire driven by a 36-year-old female from Castlegar.The Pontiac driver suffered severe injuries.
The Ford Expedition driver was not injured.At this time the police are investigating the cause of this head on crash.If there are witnesses to this crash or driving prior to this crash that have not been spoken to by the police already it would be appreciated if they contacted the local RCMP.The RCMP would like to thank the Tarry's Fire Department for their prompt and professional service.Thanks goes to all the motoring public who where patient while this horrific crash scene was investigated.Both parties where wearing their seatbelts which reduced the injuries
Corporal John FERGUSON
West Kootenay Traffic Services