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Courtenay man suffers life-threatening injuries in Highway 19 crash, investigation underway

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The B.C. Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Highway 19 near Parksville that left a 38-year-old Courtenay man with life-threatening injuries.

Police said the collision happened Sunday, Jan. 18 around 2 p.m. and involved a dark grey 2020 Toyota Tacoma and a blue Honda Civic. The Civic lost control and struck a tree near the Church Road overpass, north of the Highway 4A interchange.

“The Tacoma driver left the area without speaking to police, but we want to give them a chance to tell their side of the story,” said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin with the B.C. Highway Patrol. “The Tacoma was last seen driving northbound on Highway 19 at a high rate of speed.”

Police described the Toyota as having B.C. licence plate LL3644 and a Harley-Davidson sticker on its tailgate.

Police want anyone with dash-cam video to contact the local RCMP detachment with information. Traffic in the area was blocked for several hours as emergency crews responded.

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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