The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident in McLure on Jan. 17, 2016.

He was Antonino George (Tony) Cuthbert, aged 48, of Clearwater.  

Mr. Cuthbert was the driver and sole occupant of a car that was involved in a collision with a semi-trailer in the 800-block of the Yellowhead Highway South (Highway 5) in McLure, about 48 kilometres north of Kamloops, at about 1 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2016. Mr. Cuthbert was deceased at the scene.

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

Mr. Cuthbert’s family has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service requests that the media respect their privacy during this difficult time.