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By Elora McCormack

Fatal Crash

Man killed while assisting trapped semi-truck driver near Williams Lake

Mar 27, 2026 | 2:21 PM

WILLIAMS LAKE — A man was killed trying to assist a semi-truck driver who was trapped in his vehicle following a collision near Williams Lake.

RCMP officials said two semi-trucks collided shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday (March 25) along Highway 20, about 25 kilometres west of Williams Lake.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and discovered the 49-year-old man was killed while helping a trapped driver escape his vehicle after the initial crash.

Williams Lake RCMP said one of the vehicles became dislodged while the man was assisting and struck him, resulting in his fatal injuries.

Highway 20 was closed for several hours after the crash while emergency crews managed the scene and conducted their initial investigation.

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Williams Lake RCMP is leading the ongoing investigation in partnership with the BC Coroners Service and other agencies.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is asked to contact the Williams Lake RCMP by calling 250-392-6211 and referencing file number 2026-2457.