Update, January 17:
RCMP have confirmed the death of the 38 year-old Fruitvale woman.
Original story:
A 38 year-old Fruitvale woman is not expected to survive her injuries after falling out of a vehicle in Trail last Thursday, January 9.
Around 11:30pm Trail and Greater District RCMP officers received a report stating the woman had fallen out of a vehicle and sustained a life-threatening injury while in the 100 block of Rossland Avenue.
Officers located the woman and the vehicle at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
The injured woman was believed to in critical condition after the fall and was transported in the vehicle by another occupant to the hospital for emergency medical treatment.
The 38-year-old year old remains in hospital at this time; however, is not expected to survive her injuries.
The matter remains under investigation.
“This appears to be a sad and tragic incident which ended the life of a local Fruitvale woman. Our condolences to her family and loved ones in this difficult time,” says Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.
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