Highway 16 West collision at Mud River Bridge near Prince George
Community Safety Alert – Highway Incident Near Prince George, BC
Prince George RCMP responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 West at the Mud River Bridge on April 20, 2026, shortly after 12:00 p.m. The crash involved a semi-trailer truck and a pickup truck, prompting an emergency response from frontline officers and other first responders.
The highway was initially shut down in both directions as police and emergency crews managed the scene and assisted the occupants of the pickup truck. As of the most recent update issued at 4:00 p.m. on April 20, 2026, authorities have confirmed that the road has been reopened. The extent of injuries to the two passengers from the pickup truck was not yet known to police at the time of the update.
Official Incident Details
According to the official update from Prince George RCMP:
- The incident occurred on Highway 16 West at the Mud River Bridge, in the Prince George area of British Columbia.
- The collision involved two vehicles: a semi-trailer truck and a pickup truck.
- The crash was reported to police shortly after 12:00 p.m. (noon) on April 20, 2026.
- Frontline officers closed the highway in both directions while emergency responders worked on scene.
- There were two passengers in the pickup truck; they were being treated by first responders at the site. The exact nature and severity of their injuries was still unknown to police at the time of the last update.
- RCMP indicated that it was uncertain how long the closure would last when it was first implemented, and motorists were urged to consider alternate routes or delay travel until conditions improved.
Request for Witnesses and Dash Cam Footage
Investigators are seeking assistance from any members of the public who may have seen the collision or captured it on camera. This includes video of the vehicles involved, and their driving behaviour, in the moments leading up to the impact.
CrimeCanada.ca Community Call to Action: If you were travelling on Highway 16 West near Mud River Bridge around midday on April 20, 2026, and you witnessed the collision or have dash cam footage, the RCMP has requested that you contact their non-emergency line and ask to speak with an investigator regarding this incident. (Note: the exact phone number was not provided in the public release; please use your local Prince George RCMP non-emergency contact listed on the RCMP or municipal website.)
This type of serious roadway incident is a reminder of the risks on major corridors across northern and central British Columbia. For broader context on traffic-related safety and policing in similar regions, residents may also find value in exploring data from nearby communities such as Babine 16 crime and safety statistics, which help illustrate how transportation routes and remote areas intersect with public safety trends.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, collisions involving heavy commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles on major highways like Highway 16 West are a significant community safety concern for British Columbia. Even when the road is later reopened, the immediate disruption and potential for life-altering injuries underline the importance of defensive driving, maintaining safe following distances around large trucks, and reducing distractions behind the wheel.
We encourage drivers across the region to routinely check weather, road conditions, and incident reports before travelling, especially on key routes that serve rural and remote communities. Promptly sharing dash cam footage or eyewitness information with police after a serious collision can be critical to understanding what happened and preventing similar incidents in the future. By staying alert, cooperating with investigators, and making safe choices on the road, residents help strengthen overall community safety across northern B.C.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.