The North District Major Crimes Unit is investigating a motor vehicle incident that resulted in a fatality earlier today, July 9, 2026.
The incident was reported to police at just after 1:00 p.m. on the 1500-block of Ring Road in Vanderhoof, B.C. Frontline police officers responded immediately, and one suspect was taken into custody shortly after their arrival.
This was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Investigators are asking for people who were in the area at the time of the incident to please check their dash cameras and residential video surveillance for any footage that may have captured the event.
The section of road where this occurred has been shut down to all traffic and will remain that way until the morning. A detour is available.
This investigation is ongoing and no further details will be released.
Anyone with information that has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact the North District Major Crimes unit at 604-355-1867.