Prince George RCMP Seek Dashcam Footage After Suspicious Incident on Yellowhead Highway Bridge
The Prince George RCMP are asking the public for help after a concerning incident on the Yellowhead Highway Bridge along Highway 16 east on the evening of Saturday, March 21, 2026. A caller reported seeing a person on the bridge who appeared to be straddling the guardrail, prompting an urgent response from police and rescue teams.
Officers are now specifically requesting dash camera footage and any additional information from motorists who were in the area that night. It remains unknown whether the pedestrian left in a passing vehicle or went over the side of the bridge, and investigators are working to clarify what happened.
Official Incident Details
According to the Prince George RCMP, the sequence of events and known facts are as follows:
- On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., frontline officers responded to a report of a person on the Yellowhead Highway Bridge on Highway 16 east near Prince George, British Columbia.
- The person was reported to be on the bridge and appeared to be straddling the guardrail.
- The individual was described as:
- Possibly a woman
- Wearing an oversized white sweatshirt
- Wearing a pink toque
- Police arrived in the area within minutes of the call but did not find anyone matching the description on or near the bridge.
- The surrounding area was checked using a police drone, and Prince George Search and Rescue was called in to assist.
- A further search was conducted the next day using the RCMP helicopter, but the individual has still not been located.
- Investigators do not yet know whether the pedestrian may have been picked up by a vehicle or may have gone over the side of the bridge.
A stock image released in connection with this investigation shows the structure of the bridge involved:
Community Call for Dashcam Footage and Information
CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to assist the Prince George RCMP in this investigation. If you were driving through the area of the Yellowhead Highway Bridge on Highway 16 east near Prince George between 8:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. on March 21, 2026, your dashcam video could be critical.
- If your vehicle passed over or near the Yellowhead Highway Bridge during that time window, review your dashcam footage for any pedestrians on or near the bridge.
- Pay particular attention to anyone who appears to match the description: possibly a woman, oversized white sweatshirt, and pink toque.
- Even if you did not notice anything unusual at the time, video evidence may still capture important details.
If you have dashcam footage, saw this person, know who they are, or have any information about their current whereabouts, contact police immediately.
- Prince George RCMP non-emergency line: 250-561-3300
- Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers: Contact anonymously if you prefer (use your local Crime Stoppers access for Northern B.C.).
When calling, reference the incident on the Yellowhead Highway Bridge on March 21, 2026, and advise that you may have relevant dashcam footage or witness information.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, incidents like this on major transportation corridors such as Highway 16 highlight the importance of prompt reporting and community cooperation. Bridges and highway structures are high-risk locations when a person is seen in distress or in an unsafe position, and early calls to police can be life-saving. Our mission is to help residents understand these risks and to support law enforcement by encouraging quick, informed action when something looks wrong.
For residents in British Columbia and across Canada, we recommend always activating dashcams when travelling, particularly on remote or high-speed routes, and securely saving footage for a reasonable period. This type of digital evidence has become a key investigative tool, similar to how broader crime statistics and safety data are used to identify patterns and improve public safety over time. To understand how different police services operate and where their responsibilities lie, you can also explore Canada’s various police areas and jurisdictions, which helps clarify who to call when incidents occur.
CrimeCanada.ca will continue to monitor this file and other similar safety alerts across the country to support more informed and vigilant communities.
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.