The Nanaimo RCMP is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that claimed the life of an adult female. The collision occurred at approximately 6:15 PM on Sunday June 21,  at the intersection of the Nanaimo Parkway and Island Highway South (Highway 19).

Police, Fire and BCEHS responded to the crash that involved a blue Kia SUV and a white Acura sedan.

The two occupants of the Kia SUV were transported for medical treatment with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and sole occupant of the Acura was pronounced deceased at the scene. BC Coroners Service was advised.

The intersection was closed for several hours while investigators examined the scene. The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) attended and is assisting with the ongoing investigation alongside Nanaimo RCMP frontline officers, and members of the General Investigation Section (GIS).

The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and investigators have not ruled out any contributing factors.

"The Nanaimo RCMP extends its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased," said Inspector Donovan Tait, Operations Officer for the Nanaimo RCMP. "We also wish the injured occupants of the other vehicle a full recovery."

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash camera footage west along Cedar Road to the intersection, and of the Nanaimo Parkway and the Island Highway (19), from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 21, is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.