On April 24th at 0811 AM, 100 Mile House RCMP-GRC and Central Cariboo Traffic Services attended to a reported single vehicle motor vehicle incident near Begg Road along Highway 97 just north of Lac La Hache BC. The initial report was that an older female had driven into the side of a hill and was non-responsive. Several emergency crews – including BC Ambulance, 100 Mile Fire Department and Lac La Hache Volunteer Fire Department – attended. Through witness information at scene, it was determined this was a medical event and there was no motor vehicle collision. The vehicle had crossed the highway when exiting the residential area and come to rest against the hill during the medical event with no other vehicles involved. The highway itself was never closed during the investigation.
The female driver was transported to 100 Mile Hospital for further treatment. It was later learned that the female had passed away as a result of the medical event. 100 Mile House RCMP-GRC is continuing to support the Coroner Service with their investigation. Her family has been notified.
We offer our condolences to her family during this difficult time.
S/Sgt. Svend Nielsen
Detachment Commander
100 Mile House RCMP-GRC
