Nanaimo RCMP investigating fatal collision on Nanaimo Parkway and Highway 19

Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle collision that claimed the life of an adult woman.

According to police, the collision occurred at around 6:15 p.m. on Sunday June 21st, at the intersection of the Nanaimo Parkway and Island Highway South (Highway 19).

Police, firefighters and paramedics with BCEHS responded to the crash that involved a blue Kia SUV and a white Acura sedan.

Once on the scene, paramedics transported the two occupants of the Kia to hospital for medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries; however, the sole occupant of the Acura was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. 

BC Coroners Service have also launched an investigation alongside the RCMP. 

Police closed the intersection for several hours while investigators examined the scene, but it has since been reopened. 

Nanaimo RCMP have stated that the cause of the collision remains under investigation, and investigators have not ruled out any contributing factors.

“The Nanaimo RCMP extends its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” said Inspector Donovan Tait, Operations Officer for the Nanaimo RCMP. 

“We also wish the injured occupants of the other vehicle a full recovery.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash camera footage west along Cedar Road to the intersection, and of the Nanaimo Parkway and Highway 19, between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on June 21st, should contact Nanaimo RCMP at (250) 754-2345.