Fatal Crash Claims Teen Driver on Trans-Canada Highway Near Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm RCMP are looking for witnesses and dash-camera footage

November 9 2026 - A 19-year-old man died Thursday evening after a collision involving two vehicles on the westbound Trans-Canada Highway near the First Nations Rd off-ramp in Salmon Arm, B.C.

Salmon Arm RCMP were notified about the incident by BC Ambulance shortly after 7:30 p.m. on November 6.

Officers, fire crews, emergency health services, and rescue personnel found a black Ford Mustang stopped perpendicular to the roadway with severe driver’s-side damage, and a grey Audi coupe stopped farther ahead.

The highway was closed for roughly four hours while a detour was established.

According to information based on witness accounts in the RCMP press release, the Mustang was following the Audi as both vehicles were travelling in the left lane at alleged speeds estimated in excess of 140 km/h when the Mustang moved into the right lane and apparently lost control, sliding into the concrete divider at the off-ramp.

The Mustang’s 19-year-old male driver died at the scene despite life-saving efforts by paramedics.

The 23-year-old male driver of the Audi and his passenger were uninjured. The RCMP Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service attended to assist investigators.

In the press release, Salmon Arm RCMP sent their condolences to the family and friends of the 19-year-old man.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash-camera footage from the area between 7:30 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. on November 6 is asked to contact Salmon Arm RCMP and reference file 2026-7099.

Fatal Crash Claims Teen Driver on Trans-Canada Highway Near Salmon Arm