Snowplow operator killed in single-vehicle crash near Purden Lake

Mar 5, 2025 | 2:14 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that one person was killed while operating a snowplow last weekend on one of our provincial highways.

The single-vehicle crash occurred just before 1 p.m. on Highway 16 East near Purden Lake on Saturday (March 1).

RCMP say the operator of the snowplow was found deceased in a ditch. Because it’s an open investigation, the BC Coroners Service says it is unable to share any further details at this time.

RCMP has not confirmed the person’s identity.

Snowplow operator killed in single-vehicle crash near Purden Lake

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