News release

Driver charged following collision on Highway 16 in Telkwa

August 7, 2025 - Smithers, British Columbia
From: Smithers RCMP

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File # 2025-2767

On August 3, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Smithers RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 16 and Olson Road in Telkwa, BC.

A small white car and a commercial transport truck, both travelling eastbound on Highway 16, were involved in the collision. The driver of the white car slowed down and moved onto the shoulder of the road in preparation to turn onto Olson Road. The transport truck, travelling behind the car, also moved to the shoulder and struck the rear of the car. The impact caused the car to spin and land in a ditch. The transport truck also left the highway and came to rest in the ditch.

The Fire Department and BC Emergency Health Services responded and provided care to the driver of the white car, who was safely extracted and transported to the hospital with injuries. The driver has since been released from care.

The driver of the transport truck has been charged under Section 144(1)(a) of the Motor Vehicle Act for driving without due care and attention. Road conditions and visibility were not factors in the collision.

The highway was closed for a short period of time while emergency crews responded. We thank the public for their patience as the scene was safely cleared.

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