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Driver killed in Pine Pass collision

A man died at the scene Sunday evening when he was caught in a head-on collision on Highway 97. RCMP, who were called to the scene at Azouzetta Lake in the Pine Pass shortly before 7 p.m.
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A man died at the scene Sunday evening when he was caught in a head-on collision on Highway 97.

RCMP, who were called to the scene at Azouzetta Lake in the Pine Pass shortly before 7 p.m., said he was heading north and following a semi-truck when a southbound driver sideswiped the truck then collided with the victim's vehicle.

The victim was in his 20s and from the Central Interior.

"Impairment is being considered as a contributing factor in this crash," RCMP added.

Anyone with information regarding this crash are asked to contact Peace Region RCMP Traffic Services in Fort St. John at 250-787-8100 and quote file 2019-4750.