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Behchoko RCMP investigating after vehicle goes off road; driver perishes

Vehicle found on its roof following rollover
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Behchoko RCMP, with support from a traffic reconstructionist and the Northwest Territories Coroner Service, are investigating a fatal vehicle rollover that happened on Aug. 2.

The driver of a vehicle that left Highway 3 and landed on its roof died on Aug. 2. 

Behchoko RCMP stated on the morning of Aug. 6 that they are investigating the fatal single-vehicle rollover that occurred near the Kilometre 290 marker between Behchoko and Yellowknife around before 6 a.m. 

The driver, who died at the scene, was the only occupant of the vehicle. The individual was not publicly identified by police in a news release. 

An RCMP traffic reconstructionist and the Northwest Territories Coroner Service are assisting in the investigation.



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