Golden, B.C.
2026-08-12
On August 12, 2026, at approximately 7:10 a.m., Golden-Field RCMP responded to a report of a serious two-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Heather Mountain Lodge.
The collision involved a white van and a small Toyota SUV travelling in opposite directions. One person died as a result of the collision. Two other people were transported by BC Emergency Health Services, one to hospital in Revelstoke and the other to Golden and District Hospital.
Golden Fire Rescue also attended the scene. Firefighters used specialized extrication equipment to free two people from a vehicle.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene and is assisting with the investigation. The cause of the collision has not yet been determined, and the investigation remains ongoing.
“This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with everyone affected,” said Sgt. Mitch Mercier, Detachment Commander of the Golden-Field RCMP. “We also want to recognize the firefighters, paramedics and police officers who responded and worked together under very difficult circumstances. Our investigators are now working to determine exactly what led to this collision.”
The identity of the deceased will not be released at this time as police work to notify the person’s next of kin.
No further information is available at this stage.
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Golden-Field RCMP
