A single-vehicle traffic accident north of Powell River on Saturday, June 16, claimed the life of a 41-year-old male.
According to a statement released by Powell River RCMP on Monday, June 18, a blue 1999 Ford Explorer travelling northbound on Highway 101 near Malaspina Road lost control on a corner and was found next to a tree. The man, who was the SUVs sole occupant, was pronounced dead on the scene.
RCMP received the call at 12:46 am. An investigation is continuing.
Police will not be releasing the name of the deceased.
