Highway 97 crash claims life of Williams Lake area teenage girl, critically injures brother
A sadness is settling over the community of Williams Lake and surrounding rural areas with the tragic death of a teenage girl and critical injuries of her older brother sustained in a vehicle collision Friday, Feb 10.Kaylee Iverson, a Grade 10 student in Williams Lake, died as a result of injuries she sustained in the collision.There is no word at this time of any other injuries sustained by others in the vehicle, or whether another vehicle was involved.
Taylor Piccolo said she doesn’t know the family personally but was compelled to start a fundraising campaign to assist them with expenses. She said she works at a local towing company and has witnessed the heartbreak of families following the lost of loved ones.has raised almost $25,000 for the family in less than 24 hours.Williams Lake RCMP Staff Sgt. Brad McKinnon confirmed Saturday morning that the BC RCMP Highway Patrol has conduct of the investigation and will release more information at a later time.
He described the incident as a “sad and unfortunate event with alcohol believed to be a contributing factor.” School District 27 is preparing to provide supports for students affected by the tragedy. More information to come on that.
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