The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died after a motor vehicle incident near Merritt on Aug. 31, 2014.

She was Elizabeth Joan Savoie, aged 27, of Coquitlam.  

Ms. Savoie was the front-seat passenger in a car that was travelling southbound on the Coquihalla Highway about 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 31. About 13 kilometres north of Merritt, the car went out control and rolled multiple times. Ms. Savoie was deceased at the scene.

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

The family of Ms. Savoie has been notified of her 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