The BC RCMP notified the Independent Investigations Office of an incident where a woman died in Fort St John yesterday (March 8th).
Police received a report last night around 7 pm that an intoxicated and suicidal woman was driving north on Highway 97.
Officers found her at a gas station, but she drove away after police tried speaking with her.
Fort St John RCMP said they tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver allegedly failed to stop.
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She was later found unconscious outside of her vehicle along Highway 97, with her vehicle upright in a ditch.
Life saving efforts were made by someone passing by, as well as paramedics, but the woman died at the scene.