The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident near Chase on Dec. 4, 2014.

He was Michael David Evenson, aged 37, of Chase.

Mr. Evenson was the driver and sole occupant of a car which was heading westbound on Highway 1 just before 4 a.m. on Dec. 4 when, about four kilometres west of Chase, the car was in collision with a loaded logging truck. Mr. Evenson was deceased at the scene.  

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

The family of Mr. Evenson 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 Marzinik
Regional Coroner, Interior Region  
BC Coroners Service
250 861-7429