The Prince George RCMP have confirmed that the crash which left Highway 16 closed at Vance Road for much of Friday, has claimed one life.
Emergency services were called to the scene of a two vehicle accident at about 12:30pm.
Once on scene, officers found a small SUV and a pick-up truck with a loaded trailer had collided. The two occupants of the SUV and the lone occupant of the pick-up were taken to the University Hospital on Northern BC for treatment.
At about 6:00 PM, the 15 year old female passenger of the SUV passed away as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. The 17 year old driver of the SUV and the adult male driver of the truck were treated for non-life threatening injuries.
If you witnessed this collision and have not spoken to police, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300.
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