A man has died after experiencing a medical emergency while driving on a BC highway Tuesday morning.
Police responded to a report of a single vehicle going off the roadway and stopping in the meridian on the Trans Canada Highway near the Helmcken Rd off-ramp just after 10:15am yesterday.
“The vehicle was a flat deck tow truck being driven by a 49-year-old man who was determined to have had a medical emergency while driving,” said Cpl. Nancy Saggar of the West Shore RCMP in a release.
Despite lifesaving measures from first responders, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Yesterday, @WestshoreRCMP attended a report of a vehicle going off the road and stopping in the meridian on TCH near the Helmcken Rd off ramp. The driver had experienced a medical emergency while driving. Emergency personnel attempted life saving measures however, the driver…
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) May 22, 2024
“The BC Coroner’s Service was notified and there is no foul play suspected in this death. West Shore RCMP extends their condolences to the driver’s family and friends,” added Cpl. Saggar.
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