A 29-year-old woman has died after a head-on collision Wednesday in Merville, north of Courtenay.
The initial investigation indicates that a vehicle driven by a 20-year-old man crossed the centre line at Highway 19A and Williams Beach Road, hitting the oncoming vehicle driven by the woman.
The man sustained minor injuries.
Highway 19A was closed for several hours following the crash about 4 p.m.
B.C. Highway Patrol continues to investigate and is looking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam video. Call 250-286-5646.
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