The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident near Salmo on Dec. 19, 2014.

He was Rudolf Seeser, aged 82, of Salmo.  

Mr. Seeser was the driver and sole occupant of an eastbound van which was in collision with a westbound SUV on Highway 3 about three kilometres west of Salmo at about 8 a.m. on Dec. 19. Road conditions were noted to be extremely poor at the time. Mr. Seeser was deceased at the scene.   

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

Mr. Seeser’s family 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