The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died in a motor vehicle incident east of Prince George on July 11, 2012.

The man is Benjamin Brown, aged 21, from Edmonton, Alberta.

Mr. Brown was the driver of a 2011 Ford Mustang convertible travelling west on Highway 16 about 30 kilometres east of Prince George. The car crossed over into the oncoming lane and collided with a Chevy half-ton truck.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP are continuing to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Brown has been notified of his death. On behalf of the family, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

For further information, please contact:

Donita Kuzma
Regional Coroner, Northern Region
BC Coroners Service
250 565-6041