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RCMP investigating fatal collision in Smithers on Tatlow Road

The RCMP responded to a motor vehicle incident on Tatlow Road, between Highway 16 and Pacific Street in Smithers. 

The collision occurred at about 2:15 Monday afternoon, involving a motorcycle and pickup truck. 

Smithers Fire and BC Ambulance also attended the incident, and the road was closed for several hours. 

Police said the motorcycle driver, an adult male, was pronounced dead on scene. 

Traffic was restored along Tatlow Road several hours later and the investigation remains ongoing.

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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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