One person has died following a motor vehicle incident on Highway 7 east of Agassiz near Seabird Island early Monday (Oct. 14) morning. 

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Monday, the Agassiz RCMP, Agassiz Fire Department and B.C. Emergency Health Services were called to the scene of a head-on collision between a westbound semi truck and an eastbound car near Wahleach Road. The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) was called to investigate. The Lougheed Highway was closed for more than 10 hours during the investigation. 

The female driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead on the scene and the driver of the semi truck is cooperating with the investigation. Alcohol or drugs are not believed to be factors in the crash. 

"Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased," stated Agassiz RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Andy Lot. "I also want to extend my deepest gratitude to all the first responders who attended the tragic motor vehicle accident. Despite the heartbreaking outcome, their swift actions, professionalism, and dedication to duty in such difficult circumstances did not go unnoticed. Responding to incidents like these takes immense courage and resilience, and I thank each of them for their commitment to serving our community with compassion and integrity."

This collision was not far from the site of an early-morning, head-on collision that claimed three lives earlier this year. Agassiz RCMP later determined that fatigue may have played a factor in the crash. 

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dash cam footage in the area of the 9500 block of Highway 7 from 12 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. is asked to contact the Agsasiz RCMP at 604-796-2211.