The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a motor vehicle incident near Revelstoke on Nov. 24, 2014.  

He was Gary Michael Rivett, aged 53, from Ladysmith.   

Mr. Rivett was the driver of an eastbound semi-trailer which was involved in a collision with a westbound semi-trailer unit on Highway 1 about 33 kilometres west of Revelstoke about 8:45 p.m. on Nov. 24. Mr. Rivett was deceased at the scene.

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

The familiy of Mr. Rivett 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