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Man dies following rollover near Quesnel

A 71-year-old man died in hospital following a crash near Quesnel on Saturday afternoon. Quesnel RCMP said they were called to the scene on Highway 26 near Shaver Road at 2 p.m.
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A 71-year-old man died in hospital following a crash near Quesnel on Saturday afternoon.

Quesnel RCMP said they were called to the scene on Highway 26 near Shaver Road at 2 p.m. and found a Ford F-150 pickup truck upside down in a ditch and partially submerged in water.

The driver, whose name was not released, was taken to G.R. Baker Hospital, where he died.

The police continue to investigate and are seeking help from the public.

Anyone who may have information on the crash is asked to call the Quesnel RCMP at 250 992- 9211 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477.