(Update: Nov. 3 @ 1:30 pm): The registered owner of the pick-up truck who fled following the collision in downtown Kamloops on Sunday morning, which killed two people and injured two others, has been located and arrested.
The man’s involvement with the incident is still under investigation.
An update on the condition of the two occupants of the car involved has not been provided. 1st Avenue is expected to remain closed for the majority of today.
Mounties are still asking for witnesses of the collision to come forward and are specifically hoping to speak with a female who was on foot at the scene, leaving shortly after the incident occurred.
(Original story: Nov. 3 @ 9 am): Two people have died following an early morning collision in Kamloops on Sunday.
Members of the Kamloops RCMP were called to 1st Avenue and Battle Street shortly after 2 am, following reports of a motor vehicle collision between a car with four occupants and a pick-up truck.
Upon police arrival, the driver of the involved pick-up had already left the scene and two of the car’s occupants were found deceased.
The other occupants were taken to hospital, one in life-threatening condition and the other with non-life threatening injuries.
While Mounties continue their investigation 1st Avenue will be closed between Seymour Street and Nicola Street, Battle Street will also be closed from 2nd Avenue to Lee Road. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes.
“Due to the severity of this collision, our investigation could take most of the day,” said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie. “We thank motorists for avoiding this area and taking alternate routes.”
The Kamloops RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who may have information about the driver of the pick-up truck involved, to call 250-828-3000.
