One person has died and another has been hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a motor vehicle incident on the Trans-Canada Highway on Saturday afternoon, according to the BC RCMP. Revelstoke RCMP officers responded to the crash at approximately 2 p.m. on Highway 1 near the Victor Forest Service Road, located west of Revelstoke and east of Three Valley Gap.
Highway 1 Closure Details and Emergency Response
The collision prompted a full closure of Highway 1 in both directions between the eastbound Victor Main Forest Service Road and westbound Victor Lake Park, with DriveBC reporting the crash site is located one km northeast of Victor Main Forest Service Road. According to the RCMP, the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service Team is en route to investigate the cause of the collision. Motorists encountering cars backed up about 20 km west of Revelstoke near Three Valley Gap have been advised to expect major delays as assessment and investigation work continues on scene. Authorities have not provided an estimated time of reopening for the affected stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway.
Did You Know? Information provided by the RCMP originally stated that two people died due to the crash, but officials later updated the figures to reflect one person’s death and one person’s injury.
Investigation and Next Steps
Investigators from the RCMP Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service Team are heading to the location to determine what caused the fatal crash. Officers remain deployed across the closure points, and police have stated that no further information is available while the initial on-site assessment proceeds. Travelers utilizing the corridor should monitor DriveBC updates for future announcements regarding clearance operations and the eventual reopening of the route.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the Highway 1 crash?
The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation by the RCMP Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service Team, which was dispatched to the scene following the incident.
Is the Trans-Canada Highway open in both directions?
No, Highway 1 remains closed in both directions between the eastbound Victor Main Forest Service Road and westbound Victor Lake Park, with no estimated time of reopening.
What are the current casualty figures from the incident?
According to the BC RCMP, one individual was found deceased at the scene and a second person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Are you or someone you know currently experiencing delays traveling through the Revelstoke area due to the Highway 1 closure?