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RCMP believes speed, alcohol were factors in fatal Hudson’s Hope crash

RCMP believes alcohol and speed were contributing factors in an early-morning fatal vehicle crash that took place in Hudson’s Hope last Friday.

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Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact the Hudson’s Hope RCMP. ( Jordan Prentice, Energeticcity.ca )

HUDSON’S HOPE, B.C. — RCMP believes alcohol and speed were contributing factors in an early-morning fatal vehicle crash that took place in Hudson’s Hope last Friday, according to a recent release. 

At approximately 2:45 a.m. on June 30th, Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash. A Ford pickup travelling along Canyon Drive failed to navigate a turn and drove into a ditch.

Upon arrival, police discovered an 18-year-old male was ejected from the vehicle, and suffered fatal injuries. Three other passengers were present at the scene of the crash with non-life-threatening injuries. 

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Police are continuing to investigate and are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or saw the vehicle prior to the crash. 

Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to call the Hudson’s Hope RCMP at (250) 783-5241.

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Recent graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, born and raised in Vancouver, Jordan’s passion for broadcast and journalism began with her dream of becoming a hockey journalist and play-by-play commentator.

During her schooling, Jordan discovered a deep passion for reporting on Indigenous issues, culture and affairs. Jordan is also passionate about connecting with and listening to stories from people from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Last Spring, Jordan completed her first season providing play-by-play for Trinity Western University Women’s Hockey and gameday hosting for BCHL Coquitlam Express.

Jordan enjoys radio anchoring, creating and editing video content, and hopes to one day pursue a career in investigative journalism as well as producing documentaries.

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