US EditionOne year on, family seeks information about death of man near Merritt
The family seeks closure and urges anyone with information about the unidentified vehicle involved in Buddy Rhodes' death to come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.
- On Aug. 30, 2024, authorities found the body of Buddy Rhodes, 24-year-old victim, off the Coquihalla Highway near Exit 286 in Merritt.
- A collision reconstruction determined Rhodes was likely struck by a southbound vehicle traveling along the Coquihalla Highway while at the highway edge.
- He was not discovered until up to six days later, and on the one-year anniversary BC Highway Patrol Merritt released Buddy Rhodes' name, urging witnesses to assist the inquiry.
- The family is urging anyone with information to come forward, as Alix Legouffe said closure would help the family navigate the hardships of last year and upcoming events like the family wedding.
- BC Highway Patrol Merritt urged anyone with information to call 378-4262, file 2024-4262, while Corporal Michael McLaughlin said investigators welcome another side, including an unaware driver.
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