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E-Scooter rider injured in collision with semi-trailer in Prince George

Jun 18, 2026 | 9:48 AM

Prince George, B.C. — An e-scooter rider was injured following a collision with a semi-trailer truck Wednesday evening in Prince George, prompting a temporary closure of a busy intersection and an ongoing police investigation.

Prince George RCMP say frontline officers were notified of the incident shortly after it occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on June 17. The collision took place on Highway 97 south at Fifteenth Avenue, an area that typically sees a high volume of both commercial and commuter traffic.

Emergency responders, including multiple police officers and paramedics, were dispatched to the scene to assist the injured e-scooter driver. The individual was assessed at the scene before being transported to hospital for further treatment. Authorities have not released details on the extent of the rider’s injuries.

The driver of the semi-trailer truck remained at the scene following the incident and is reported to have been fully cooperative with investigators. Police have indicated that, at this point, there is no evidence to suggest criminality played a role in the collision.

The incident led to the temporary closure of the intersection for approximately one hour as officers worked to gather evidence and document the scene. Traffic disruptions were limited to the immediate area, with motorists advised to seek alternate routes while the investigation was underway.

Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP, said investigators are continuing to piece together the circumstances that led to the crash.

“While criminality is not suspected in this incident, investigators would still like to speak to anyone with dash camera footage or who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to a police officer,” Cooper said in a statement released Thursday.

Police are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the collision, particularly those with dash camera footage, to come forward. Information from witnesses could help clarify how the collision occurred and contribute to the ongoing investigation.

Authorities have not said whether road conditions, visibility, or other contributing factors played a role in the crash. Those details are expected to be examined as part of the investigation.

As officers continue their work, the RCMP are reminding road users of all types to remain alert and exercise caution, especially at busy intersections and along major transportation corridors like Highway 97.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300.

The investigation remains ongoing.