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Oceanside RCMP investigating fatal collision on Highway 4

Oceanside RCMP are investigating a vehicle collision Saturday which left one person dead and another with serious injuries.

On Saturday Sept. 27, around 1:30 p.m., police were alerted of a two vehicle collision on Highway 4 near Cameron Lake involving an eastbound Honda Civic and a westbound Chevy Impala.

A statement from Oceanside RCMP says the Honda appeared to have lost control on a series of curves where it impacted with the Impala vehicle.

The Civic became engulfed in flames and a the lone occupant of the vehicle died on scene, a 70-year old Alberta man was extricated from the Impala and was brought to hospital with serious injuries.

Police say speed and road conditions may have played a role in the crash, they’re asking anybody who might have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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