New details released about fatal Highway 97 crash in Cariboo
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CARIBOO—B.C. Highway Patrol has identified the individual who was fatally injured in a serious school bus collision on June 21, 2024, near Lac la Hache. Police say the school bus was travelling southbound on Highway 97 for a school trip. The bus the went down a 50-foot embankment near Butler Road and Highway 97. Soon after, a pedestrian on Highway 97, identified as a 67-year-old man from the Cariboo region, was fatally injured by an oncoming vehicle.
“BC Highway Patrol would like to send their condolences to the family and friends of the pedestrian who lost his life on June 21 and would like to extend thanks to those who opted to render assistance to the pedestrian and those on board the school bus,” says Sgt. Jason Nash, NCO i/c BCHP Williams Lake. “We appreciate your patience as we search for answers and ask for continued compassion for the drivers, passengers, and witnesses who were affected by this tragic incident.”
As the Highway Patrol continues investigating, they are asking for anyone who was in the Highway 97 area between 150 Mile House and Butler Road, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., to check their dashcam, home, or business surveillance of the school bus. If you have any footage contact the 100 Mile House Patrol at 250-395-2456 and refer to file 2024-2050.
Police say arrangements will be made to return personal items from the bus to their owners in the coming weeks. BC Highway Patrol, 100 Mile House RCMP, CVSE, Transport Canada, and School District 27 are investigating the complex collision. It is expected that it will take months to determine the cause of the collision.
