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1 dead, 2 seriously injured in Boxing Day crash west of Golden

The fatal collision took place on Highway 1 near Glacier National Park
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One person is dead and two are seriously injured following a vehicle crash on Highway 1 near Glacier National Park that occurred around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

One person is dead and two are seriously injured following a vehicle collision on Highway 1 near Glacier National Park Tuesday, Dec. 26.

The Golden-Field RCMP, BC Highway Patrol and Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service responded to the fatal collision near the east gate of the park around 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Golden police say according to witness statements and evidence gathered at the scene, a car heading eastbound on Highway 1 lost control and spun out into oncoming traffic, colliding with a pickup truck heading westbound.

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Brendan Shykora

About the Author: Brendan Shykora

I started as a carrier at the age of 8. In 2019 graduated from the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University.
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