The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor vehicle incident near Prince George on April 25, 2013.

He was Logan John Roy Whitmer, aged 19, of Prince George.

Mr. Whitmer was the driver and sole occupant of a car which was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Highway 16 about 15 km east of Prince George shortly after 1 p.m. on April 25. Mr. Whitmer was rushed to hospital in Prince George but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival at hospital.

The Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Whitmer 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
250 565-6040