News release

Person dies east of Revelstoke in motor vehicle incident

December 16, 2025 - Revelstoke, British Columbia
From: Revelstoke RCMP

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File 2025-3748

On December 12, 2025, at approximately 9:20 a.m., frontline officers were called to a serious motor vehicle incident on Highway 1 east of Revelstoke. Two semi trucks had a head-on collision where one driver was declared deceased on scene. The other driver was transported to hospital in serious condition. Highway 1 will be closed in both directions until further notice for the investigation.

Revelstoke RCMP is working closely with BC Highway Patrol and the RCMP Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service.

“Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased individual,” says Cpl. Brett Urano, BC RCMP spokesperson. “We would like to thank all the first responders to attended and provided care to those involved in the incident. We ask that anyone who has dash cam footage or witnessed the incident to speak to an investigator if they have not already done so.”

The Revelstoke RCMP reminds the public to slow down and to always drive to the conditions. Weather in the mountain passes can change at any time. We advised the public to check DriveBC (English only) for current road conditions and updates on closures.

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