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By James Peters

Highway Death

Surrey woman dead after crash near Merritt

May 10, 2019 | 3:14 PM

MERRITT, B.C. — RCMP are investigating after a woman died on the Okanagan Connector east of Merritt.

According to an email from RCMP E-Division spokesperson Sgt. Janelle Shoihet, the crash happened yesterday afternoon.

Shoihet says a 62-year-old Surrey woman was travelling eastbound on Highway 97C in a black sedan when she lost control. The car hit the centre median and rolled. The woman, who was the vehicle’s only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shoihet says the Southeast District Traffic Service is investigating, along with Merritt RCMP.

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