The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a youth who died in a motor vehicle incident west of Quesnel on Aug. 16, 2012.

He was Larry Dallas Barry Laurent, aged 17, of Prince George.

Mr. Laurent was a passenger in a vehicle which went off the road on the Nazko Highway in the early morning hours of Aug. 16. The vehicle went down a steep embankment and hit a large tree stump. Mr. Laurent was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Laurent has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the 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