The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor vehicle incident near McBride on Oct. 26, 2012.

He was Vernon Kirk Adams, aged 73, of McBride.

Mr. Adams was the driver of a westbound car which was in a head-on collision with an eastbound pickup truck on Highway 16 at about 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 26, 2012. Mr. Adams was transported by ambulance to hospital in McBride, but could not be resuscitated.

The Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Adams has been notified of his death. On behalf of the 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
250 565-6040