Driver dead, another in serious condition after head-on crash near Revelstoke, B.C.

A helicopter near Revelstoke, B.C., on March 14, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

A truck driver was killed Friday and another remains in hospital in serious condition after a head-on crash near Revelstoke, B.C.

Mounties responded to the collision on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Revelstoke at 9:20 a.m.

Investigators say two semi trucks collided head-on, resulting in one driver being declared dead at the scene. The other driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to police.

The highway was closed to traffic in both directions following the collision and will remain closed until further notice, the Revelstoke RCMP said in a news release at 1:45 p.m.

The local RCMP are working closely with collision analysts and the B.C. Highway Patrol to determine the circumstances around the deadly crash.

Police are reminding drivers to slow down and drive according to the road conditions, especially as winter weather arrives in the mountains, where road conditions can change quickly.

“Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased individual,” Cpl. Brett Urano said in a statement. “We would like to thank all the first responders to attended and provided care to those involved in the incident.”

Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the collision to contact investigators, especially if they have dash-camera video from the scene.

The collision was one of two serious crashes on the highway through the region Friday morning, with police responding to crash east of Golden at 9:30 a.m. Both drivers involved in that collision were hospitalized with serious injuries, police said.