On December 12, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., frontline officers were called to a serious motor vehicle incident on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Golden, BC. Two semi trucks crashed, causing the highway to be completely blocked. The drivers suffered serious injuries and have been transported to hospital.
The highway was completely shut down for a time, but traffic in the area is now single-lane alternating as police continue their investigation.
Golden-Field RCMP would like to acknowledge the partner agencies assisting with the incident, including BC Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE), Golden-Field Fire, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Highway Patrol, and the RCMP Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service.
“The Golden-Field RCMP would like to remind drivers to drive to conditions and only travel if necessary. The roads are treacherous with the current weather conditions,” says Detachment Commander Mitch Mercier. “The highway currently has single lane alternating traffic to the east of Golden, and to the west of town, the highway is closed due to another serious collision. Please stay home if you can.”
The Golden-Field RCMP is still working hard to determine the exact cause of the incident and advises the public to check DriveBC (English only) for current road conditions.
Corporal Brett Urano
Division Media Relations Officer, Communication Services
RCMP E Division HQ / Government of Canada
