BC Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to a fatal crash on Highway 97 near Kamloops.

The head-on collision happened in Monte Creek, east of Kamloops, around 5:50 p.m. on Feb. 12.

One driver died and the other was taken to hospital.

During the investigation, it determined one of the semi-trucks crossed the middle line while going around a curve.

Police are asking any witnesses who have not spoken to police to come forward, or anyone with dash cam footage of the driver’s behavior before or after the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the BCHP Kamloops office at 250-828-3111 ext 2.


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