Police investigate collision on Highway 4 near Taylor River rest area

Port Alberni

2023-01-24 12:27 PST

File # 2023-752

On January 23rd, 2023 at approximately 6:30 p.m. the Port Alberni RCMP received a report of a minor single vehicle collision on Highway 4 near the Taylor River rest area.

Upon attendance, first responders located the driver, who was uninjured and an adult man deceased inside the vehicle. The cause of death is under investigation but is not believed to be related to the collision.

Port Alberni RCMP resources are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The BC Coroners Service is also conducting a parallel investigation.

Police do not believe there is any danger to the public regarding this incident.

Next of kin notifications are in progress.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424.
 

Released by

Cpl. Alex Bérubé

District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
Island District
2881 Nanaimo St, Victoria, BC V8T 4Z8
Office: 250-380-6110
Cell: 778-836-8153

Email: alex.berube@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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