FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE, 5 P.M.: Crews from PGFR, RCMP, and BC Ambulance remain on scene. The road will remain closed and residents are reminded to avoid the area. The following statement has been provided by Prince George RCMP:
At approximately 2:20 p.m. on August 20, 2026, Prince George RCMP was advised that a small plane had made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard, about 1.5 kilometres north of North Nechako Road.
Once at the location, police determined that two vehicles were also involved. Police are saddened to confirm that there has been one fatality in this incident, an occupant of one of the vehicles. Any potential injuries to the other vehicle occupants as well as those on board the plane are currently unknown.
“Investigators would like to remind the public that this is an active investigation and that they need to stay away from the area. It removes valuable police resources from this investigation as well as the regular calls for service if RCMP must station police officers at every access point to Foothills Boulevard to keep the curious onlookers away, of which there have already been too many. Please allow room for our first responders to work safely,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer
Foothills Boulevard has been closed to vehicle traffic in both directions and will remain that way overnight and into Friday; drivers should make plans to use alternate routes in the meantime.
The Transportation Safety Board will be assuming conduct of this investigation.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
Prince George, B.C. - Prince George Fire Rescue are currently responding to a serious motor vehicle incident involving a plane on Foothills Boulevard at Highland Drive.
All residents are asked to avoid the area as the road will be closed for several hours.
More updates to come.
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Media contact:
Kendall Robertson, senior communications advisor
Mobile: 778-349-5393
Email: media@princegeorge.ca