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Surrey woman dies after being pinned against truck in rural Tulameen

RCMP say the death is being investigated as an accident
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Tulameen firefighters, RCMP and ambulance responded to the emergency call. (Black Press file photo)

A woman was killed in rural Tulameen Monday night, June 28, after she was pinned against a parked pickup truck by an off-road vehicle.

The incident occurred sometime before 9 p.m.

According to Princeton RCMP Sgt. Rob Hughes, it is being investigated as an accidental death.

“Foul play or alcohol are not considered contributing factors.”

Hughes said, the 68-year-old woman from Surrey, who recently purchased the Tulameen property, was directing the driver of a heavy-duty side-by-side all-terrain vehicle as that person was backing up to connect with a trailer.

Police believe the driver of the side-by-side inadvertently hit the gas pedal, instead of the brake pedal, resulting in the accident.

As the property has no cell service the off-road vehicle operator had to drive to a neighbour’s home to use a landline to call 911.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

RCMP continues to investigate along with the BC Coroners Service.

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