1 dead after head-on collision in Metchosin, B.C.
One man is dead and another is in hospital following a head-on collision in the Metchosin area Saturday night.
West Shore RCMP say the crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 3700-block of Sooke Road.
Investigators say that a grey Ford-150 was heading westbound when a grey Mazda 3 travelling eastbound crossed the centre line and collided head-on with the pickup truck.
The driver of the truck, a 39-year-old man, was trapped in his vehicle and needed to be extracted by the Metchosin Fire Department, according to RCMP. He was then taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Meanwhile, the 53-year-old driver of the Mazda 3 was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, police say.
"Traffic had to be diverted at the time for several hours to allow collection of evidence and determining the leading causes of the collision," said Const. Alex Bérubé of the West Shore RCMP in a statement Monday.
Both the BC Coroners Service and BC Highway Patrol Traffic Analyst Service are investigating the crash.
Anyone with information on the collision is asked to call West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
New Norad commander calls Canada's defence policy update 'very encouraging'
American troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new commander of Norad says, a strategy that fits 'hand-in-glove' with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence.
opinion The special relationship between King Charles and the Princess of Wales
Royal commentator Afua Hagan writes that when King Charles recently admitted Catherine to the Order of the Companions of Honour, it not only made history, but it reinforced the strong bond between the King and his beloved daughter-in-law.
$70M Lotto Max winners kept prize a secret from family for 2 months
During a special winner celebration near their hometown, Doug and Enid shared the story of how they discovered they were holding a Lotto Max ticket worth $70 million and how they kept this huge secret for so long.
Expert warns of food consumption habits amid rising prices
A new survey by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab asked Canadians about their food consumption habits amid rising prices.
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods failed to advance in a U.S. Open local qualifying event Thursday, shooting a 9-over 81 at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
Improve balance and build core strength with this exercise
When it comes to cardiovascular fitness, you may tend to focus on activities that move you forward, such as walking, running and cycling.
Documents reveal Ottawa's efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code
It was evident to the federal government as early as last fall that Loblaw and Walmart might be holdouts to the grocery code of conduct, jeopardizing the project's success.
B.C. tenants evicted for landlord's use after refusing large rent increase to take over neighbouring suite
Ashley Dickey and her mother rented part of the same Coquitlam duplex in three different decades under three different landlords.
Madonna says her kids' 'enthusiasm' kept her going while on tour after 'near death' hospitalization
As Madonna approaches her 80th show on her 'Celebration' tour, she took a moment to appreciate how much her six children have helped her get to this point after being hospitalized last year before the tour began.