Peace Region Traffic Services is investigating a fatal crash in Charlie Lake.
Fort St. John RCMP and emergency crews were called out to a collision on 271 Road at Highway 97 around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon.
Investigators say a five ton truck was stopped at a red light waiting to turn onto Highway 97 when it was hit from behind by a Toyota pickup truck.
The 76-year-old local man at the wheel of the pickup later died of injuries in hospital while the driver of the five ton vehicle was not injured.
Police say evidence at the scene suggested significant pre-crash braking by the Toyota.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Peace Region Traffic Services in Fort St. John.
