A two vehicle collision on Babine Lake Road has taken the life of one of person.
RCMP responded to the crash approximately 25 km from Smithers last night. Emergency services found the driver of one of the vehicles deceased on scene. The other driver was arrested and is under investigation for impaired driving causing death. The accused was treated at hospital then transferred back to police to continue the investigation.
The name of the deceased is not being released at this time.
The road is expected to be open shortly.
This incident is continuing to be investigated by police and the BC Coroner Service.