Driver killed in collision with semi on Trans-Canada in Salmon Arm

The driver of a sedan was killed in a head-on crash Sunday evening with a semi on the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm.

The lone occupant of the Buick sedan was killed in the collision on Highway 1 just east of 20 Avenue NE  at approximately 8:59 p.m., Dec. 7, and the driver of the tractor trailer was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

RCMP say, after a review of dash cam video, the Buick was travelling westbound in the oncoming lanes and the driver of the semi tried but failed to avoid the head-on crash.

The driver of the tractor trailer is cooperating with the police investigation.

“The Salmon RCMP would like to offer their condolences to the friends and family of the person who died,” RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Brett Urano said in the release.

“We would like to always remind the public to slow down and drive to the conditions. Additionally, please remember to use winter tires this winter.”