TRAIL 鈥 On Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at 11:39 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a 38-year-old Fruitvale woman has fallen out of a vehicle and sustained a life-threatening injury while in the 100 block of Rossland Avenue, in Trail.
Officers located the woman and the vehicle at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. The injured woman was believed to in critical condition after the fall and was transported in the vehicle by another occupant to the hospital for emergency medical treatment.
The 38-year-old Fruitvale woman remains in hospital at this time; however, is not expected to survive her injuries.
鈥淭his appears to be a sad and tragic incident which ended the life of a local Fruitvale woman. Our condolences to her family and loved ones in this difficult time,鈥 said Sgt. Wicentowich in a statement.
The matter remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.