Squamish RCMP are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 99.

Police say the incident occurred on February 3rd at approximately 2:30 am northbound between Loggers Lane and Finch Drive. RCMP arrived at the scene to find a pedestrian had been fatally struck by a tractor trailer traveling in the left lane.

In a press release, police say the driver of the tractor trailer and witnesses remained on scene and were cooperative with the investigation. The highway was partially closed for approximately 9 hours while police analyzed the scene. Squamish RCMP along with the Integrated Collision Analysts and Reconstructionist Services and the BC Coroner’s Service are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The pedestrian has been identified as a 20-year-old male from Squamish.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact RCMP at 604-892-6100 or, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.

 

Filed under: Highway 99, Police, RCMP, Sea to Sky, Squamish