The family of a Hedley teenager who died in a vehicle crash last summer may have to wait up to eight more months before receiving any answers.

Mary Allison, 19, was a member of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band and the youngest of four children.

In a December interview, James Ward, media relations officer for BC Highway Patrol, said the investigation is active and continuing. Ward said in cases like this it can take up to a year for all the necessary reports to be completed.

Following Allison91裸聊视频檚 death, BC Highway Patrol issued a release stating impaired driving was a suspected cause in the fatality.

The crash occurred at about 2:45 a.m., Aug. 5, 2022, near Bromley Rock east of Princeton.

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A second occupant of the vehicle, a 38-year-old man, was not injured.

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In August, Mary91裸聊视频檚 mother Christine spoke with the Spotlight, describing her daughter as a kind girl who was always bringing home stray cats and who enjoyed drawing.

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91裸聊视频淪he always found the good in people and she helped out wherever she could.

91裸聊视频淚f her friends needed food she wouldn91裸聊视频檛 hesitate to come home and grab food out of the fridge and freezer and go give it to them.

91裸聊视频淪he was so amazing for her little, young years.91裸聊视频�

Do you have something to add to this story, or something else we should report on? Email:andrea.demeer@similkameenspotlight.com