One life lost after a vehicle rollover in Taylor

An accident involving a single vehicle rollover occurred on October 23, claiming the life of the passenger according to a media release from the Fort St. John RCMP.

Photo from RCMP media release.

The Fort St. John RCMP responded to support the Taylor Fire Department at the scene of a single-vehicle accident on October 23, at around 6:00 pm.

A brown Jeep Liberty had rolled down a steep embankment before being stopped by a tree according to the media release, trapping two individuals inside the vehicle.

The driver was removed from the vehicle and taken to Fort St. John Hospital for treatment of their injuries, while the passenger sadly was declared deceased on scene according to RCMP.

"The Fort St John RCMP has reason to believe alcohol may have been a factor and continue to investigate," said Constable Chad NEUSTAETER, Media Relations Officer for the Fort St John RCMP. "Our hearts go out to the family of the deceased during this difficult time."

The Fort St. John RCMP requests that anyone with information regarding this incident contact them at 250-787-8100.