Woman dead after head-on crash in North Vancouver; RCMP believe alcohol was a factor

One woman is dead and two others are injured after a head-on crash in North Vancouver, B.C., late Tuesday.

Two cars crashedon Low Level Road around 11 p.m. PT, according to RCMP. A statement said an Audidriving westcrossed the centre line and collided with an eastbound car driven by the woman and carrying a male passenger.

The two people in the eastbound car and the Audi driver were taken to hospital, wherethe woman was pronounced dead. The passengerremains in critical condition.

The male driver of the newer model Audihad serious but non life-threatening injuries. RCMP said he refused to give a breath sample.

RCMPbelieve alcohol wasa factor in the crash.

"We are currently in the midst of an investigation of dangerous operation of a motor vehicleand refusal to provide samples of breath for purposes of an impaired investigation," said Sgt. Peter DeVries.

"It is a very sad day for this person's family and friends and our thoughts and prayers go out to them," DeVries said of the woman who was killed.

Lower Level Road remains closed between East 3rd Streetand St. Andrews Avenue.