The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor-vehicle incident near Granisle on Jan. 14, 2013.

He was John George, aged 57, of Granisle.

Mr. George was the driver and sole occupant of a southbound pickup truck that was in a collision with a northbound logging truck on Highway 118 about 12 km south of Granisle, at about 9:40 a.m. on Jan. 14. Mr. George was deceased at the scene.

The Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. George 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:

Barb McLintock
Coroner, Strategic Programs
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9253