A mother of two was killed when a twin-engine plane making an emergency landing struck her car on a highway in Prince George, British Columbia. The aircraft, a Beech King Air 200 operated by Sekani Air, lost engine power approximately 13 miles from the Prince George airport, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing on Thursday afternoon.
Alex Garneau was traveling with her daughter, Josie, when the plane impacted their vehicle. Garneau was pronounced deceased at the scene, while her daughter sustained minor injuries. The plane also struck three other vehicles on the highway. One driver, Jaime Pawliuk, described the incident as "unbelievable" and something "you only see in movies," recounting how the plane's wing sheared off the top of his car and showered him with glass.
Another driver, Mohit Arora, reported that a propeller narrowly missed his car. Officials reported that ten people were assessed for injuries at the scene, with two individuals hospitalized in stable condition. Neither the two crew members nor the six passengers aboard the plane were injured.
Family and friends remembered Garneau as a devoted mother and an active participant in her children's lives, describing her as a "hockey mom" who was deeply involved in her children's teams and activities. A family friend shared on Facebook that Garneau "made the drive," organizing and supporting her children, Josie and Jackson. The tribute highlighted her supportive nature, stating she "had a way of making people feel like they belonged" and that she offered a sense of "family" to many.
Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are examining the aircraft. The final crash report is expected to take several months to complete. The incident has prompted an outpouring of grief from the local community.
