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Witnesses sought in rollover collision

Accident happened on Highway 3 near exit 171 on Sept. 11

Police are looking for witnesses following a rollover collision near Hope.

On Sept. 11 at 10:45 p.m., the driver of a Silver Pontiac Sunfire was heading westbound on Highway 3 near exit 171 when she saw a set of headlights coming towards her. She attempted to avoid the oncoming "brown or gold older style van," but lost control and rolled over, ending up in the fast lane of eastbound Highway 3.

A witness told police the van made a U-turn after the collision and fled the area at high speed westbound on Highway 3.

The woman suffered minor injuries, but her dog was killed in the collision.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Hope RCMP Const. Marianne Feigl at 604-869-6514.