Merritt RCMP are confirming one person is dead after a collision on the Coquihalla Highway Monday.

Police were alerted to the crash approximately 45 kilometres south of Merritt after a Ford F150 travelling southbound crossed the centre median ditch and collided with oncoming traffic.

The F150 struck a semi-truck and trailer heading northbound in the slow lane, said S/Sgt. Josh Roda. The driver of the F150 was declared dead at the scene and the passenger was airlifted to hospital. The driver of the semi-truck sustained minor injuries.

The crash stopped traffic in both directions after the truck ended up in a centre ditch. BC Ambulance Service, fire trucks, and a towing truck were on scene Monday afternoon near Larson Hill. Drivers were asked to take Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon.

鈥淲e are still investigating the exact cause of the collision. Our hearts go out to the family of the deceased鈥�, says S/Sgt. Josh Roda. 鈥淲e want to remind the public to slow down and drive to the conditions this winter. The conditions on the Coquihalla Highway can change quickly.鈥�

If anyone witnessed the collision or has dash camera footage and has not yet spoken to police, please call the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262.

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