Two people died in a crash on the Nanaimo Parkway yesterday morning.
In a press release, Nanaimo RCMP said officers were called to the intersection of the Nanaimo Parkway and the south end of Jingle Pot Road at 4 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20.
A vehicle that was headed north on the highway turned left on a red light and was struck by a semi trailer headed south, the press release stated. The driver and the passenger of the car died at the scene.
The section of the parkway, between the Northfield Road intersection and the Cedar Road interchange,was closed off for hours after the incident to allow investigators to examine the scene. Drive B.C. reported the road was cleared at 2:45 p.m.
A press release from Gofundme identified the victims as Garrett McAuliffe and Nathan Bennie. The online fundraisers can accessed at this link and at this link.
Traffic Advisory *** The Parkway is closed in both directions near Jinglepot. Please take alternate routes to avoid the area, if possible.
— Nanaimo Fire Rescue (@NanaimoFire) February 20, 2025
Nanaimo RCMP, collision analysts and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating, the press release stated.
-files from Chris Bush, Nanaimo News Bulletin
