Salmon Arm teen killed in two-vehicle highway collision

A 19-year-old man died following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 1 near the First Nations Road off-ramp in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. The incident occurred at approximately 7:39 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.

According to Salmon Arm RCMP, a black Ford Mustang was traveling behind a grey Audi coupe at speeds estimated to be in excess of 140 km/h. While attempting to pass the Audi, the Mustang driver allegedly lost control, causing the vehicle to spin, graze the Audi, and strike a concrete divider. The driver of the Mustang died at the scene despite efforts from paramedics.

The driver and passenger of the Audi, both aged 23, were uninjured. The RCMP Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service is investigating the crash, and authorities are seeking witnesses or dash camera footage from the area.