The IIO says it was notified shortly after the fatal crash on Sunday, and that it will investigate whether police action or inaction contributed to the crash.
Merritt's mayor, Michael Goetz, said the province and the premier needs to address staffing issues in the Interior that is leading to hospital closures.
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