The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a motor vehicle incident near Oyama on July 22, 2013.

The man was Samuel Marienus Waldron, aged 17, of Winfield.

Mr. Waldron was the driver of a motor vehicle involved in a single-vehicle crash on Oyama Lake Road about 5 p.m. on July 22. The vehicle left the road and rolled down an embankment. A passenger in the vehicle was seriously injured, but Mr. Waldron was deceased at the scene.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

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

For further information, please contact:

Larry Marzinzik
Regional Coroner, Interior Region
BC Coroners Service
250 861-7429