A Nanaimo man has died following a collision on a rural road south of the city.

According to Nanaimo RCMP, the crash happened at about 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the 2400 block of White Rapids Road in Extension.

鈥淎n older model black GMC pickup went off the road and came to rest against a tree,鈥� said reserve Const. Gary O鈥橞rien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesperson.

Extension Volunteer Fire Department, Nanaimo RCMP and B.C. Ambulance Service responded to the collision. The B.C. Coroners Service also attended and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

O鈥橞rien described the victim as an adult male resident of Nanaimo, whose age and identity is not being released. His next of kin have been notified.

鈥淪peed and alcohol are considered factors,鈥� O鈥橞rien said. 鈥淭he vehicle was destroyed in the collision and was towed from the scene.鈥�

Investigators would like to talk with anyone who has dash camera footage, witnessed the collision or have information about events leading up to it.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP detachment non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 and quote file No. 2023-19068.

chris.bush@nanaimobulletin.com
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