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Fatal accident claims two lives at Kingsway Corner
Emergency vehicles at the scene of last week’s fatal accident. The smoke is from a burning car and hay bales. Photo by Brian Henderson
Soft landing Lots of activity and even more fun at the Ashcroft Elementary School’s annual Fun Fair last week, organized by the Parents Advisory Council. Sunny but cool, the school yard was full of families, taking advantage of the bouncy toys, snacks and entertainment. More pictures on page 12.
Crews respond to Pavilion Lake ďŹ re Wildfire Management Branch is responding to two wildfires that sparked over the weekend. A fire near Pavilion Lake, 25 km northeast of Lillooet, was reported shortly after 1 pm Saturday afternoon. Fourteen ground personnel supported by helicopters and air tankers responded. As of Saturday night, the fire was estimated to be approximately 60 hectares in size and was 30 to 40 per cent contained. An evacuation alert is in effect for the Marble Canyon Indian Reserve; the adjacent portion of Highway 99 has also been affected. On Friday evening crews responded to a wildfire near Gold Bridge, approximately 50 km northwest of Lillooet. The wildfire grew to 20 hectares in size and is now 100 per cent contained. Fifteen firefighters and air support were dispatched to the incident. Both wildfires are believed to be human-
The smoke could be seen from Cache Creek
caused and will be under further investigation. Wildfire Management Branch would like to remind the public to be extra vigilant especially as warm, dry weather increases wildfire risk. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, dial *5555 on your cellphone or call toll-free to 1 800 663-5555.
The Ashcroft and RCMP Central Interior Traffic Services are continuing their investigation into last week’s three vehicle collision which took the lives of two drivers. The collision occurred on Hwy 1 just north of Spences Bridge, when a commercial B train tractor unit overturned and slid into the oncoming lane. At around 11:30 am on Monday, May 7, Ashcroft RCMP, Ashcroft Fire Dept. and BC Ambulance Services attended to the collision at Kingsway Corner. Traffic investigators and the local fire department closed the highway until approximately 7:30 pm as a result. Initial findings indicate that a southbound Super B loaded with hay lost control in a moderate curve, tipped onto its side and slid across the centerline. The cargo and trailers hit two northbound passenger vehicles, pushing them into the roadside concrete no post barrier. One vehicle went over the no post and rolled down the side the hill, bursting into flames. The first northbound vehicle struck was driven by 31 year old Clifton Noiles, from Delta. Noiles was the sole occupant in his gray 2005 CMC Jimmy SUV and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second vehicle impacted, a
brown 2003 Chevrolet Impala was driven by 53 year old male Glen Joynt of Terrace. Joynt was also pronounced deceased at the scene. He was travelling with his two teenage sons ages 14 and 18 yrs old, who sustained minor injuries. The boys were able to extricate themselves prior to their vehicle being engulfed in the fire however were unable to remove their father, who lay unconscious and trapped in the vehicle. The driver of the 1997 Blue Peterbilt truck is a 30 yr old man from Quesnel, who sustained only minor injuries to his knee. BC Air Ambulance attended and air lifted the injured parties. Weather and road conditions at the time of the crash were reported to be dry and warm with partially cloudy skies. Driver action and speed are suspected to be possible causal factors in the collision. The RCMP Central Interior Traffic Services and BC Coroners Services are continuing their investigations, and are awaiting the completion of the mechanical inspection report for the tractor unit. A full investigation could take upwards of a year to complete and determine whether charges should be filed.
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