A Nanaimo man has died following a collision on a rural road south of the city.

According to Nanaimo RCMP, the crash happened at about 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the 2400 block of White Rapids Road in Extension.

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Extension Volunteer Fire Department, Nanaimo RCMP and B.C. Ambulance Service responded to the collision. The B.C. Coroners Service also attended and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

OB次元官网网址橞rien described the victim as an adult male resident of Nanaimo, whose age and identity is not being released. His next of kin have been notified.

B次元官网网址淪peed and alcohol are considered factors,B次元官网网址� OB次元官网网址橞rien said. B次元官网网址淭he vehicle was destroyed in the collision and was towed from the scene.B次元官网网址�

Investigators would like to talk with anyone who has dash camera footage, witnessed the collision or have information about events leading up to it.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP detachment non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 and quote file No. 2023-19068.

chris.bush@nanaimobulletin.com
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