Man killed on Highway 3A near Thrums
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Updated: November 24, 2009 10:44 AM
On Friday Nov. 20, at a approximately 3:35 p.m., a pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor trailer headed west on Highway 3A near Thrums.
West Kootenay Traffic Services has identified the victim as 62-year-old Brian William Chernoff of the Castlegar area.
The Castlegar detachment of the RCMP was first to respond to the call. West Kootenay Traffic Services took over once the accident was deemed a fatality.
Highway 3A was closed briefly then opened to alternating traffic. The accident caused significant delays for travelers and many were diverted to Pass Creek Road to the north. The highway was re-opened to two-way traffic around 6:30 p.m.
The tractor trailer was operated by a company from Manitoba. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and alcohol and speed are not considered factors in the crash.
