Truckers 'light 'em up' in support of fatal crash victim

Photo: Facebook/Jamie Johnson

Truck drivers pay tribute to fellow driver Doug Sharpe

British Columbia and Alberta truck drivers are showing support for a friend after a fatal collision in Ashcroft last month.

The double-fatal crash late July 27 sparked a wildfire and resulted in the closure of the Trans Canada.

Doug Sharpe of Alberta passed away after crashing head-on into a car that crossed the centre line.

Now, a friend has posted to Facebook asking for other truck drivers to, "light 'em up," to show support for Sharpe.   The post has been shared 1,400 times to a variety of truck driver pages.

In memory of Sharpe, truckers from all over have been posting pictures of their flashing lights as tribute.