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Man jumps into Highway 97 traffic near Quesnel

He sustained serious, life-threatening injuries
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The Quesnel RCMP detachment.

Quesnel RCMP received multiple reports Wednesday, Aug. 13 of a man jumping into traffic along Highway 97 at Lavally Road.

While driving to the scene, first responders received word that the man had been hit by a transport truck and had sustained serious, life-threatening injuries.

First responders provided life-saving measures until the man was airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.

Highway 97 was closed for seven hours but later reopened.

Police are asking anyone with information or dash cam footage to contact the Quesnel RCMP at 250-992-9211