The name of the man who was found dead off the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt last year has been released, and his family has issued a plea for witnesses to come forward.

On Aug. 30, 2024, the body of 24-year-old Buddy Rhodes was found near Exit 286. At the time, the BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) said he had likely been hit by a vehicle — possibly days before his body was discovered.

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The driver and the vehicle that hit him have still not been found.

Now, on the first anniversary of his death, his sister, Alix Legouffe, has issued a video asking for any information to help the investigation.

“The last year has been really tough on all of us, going through the first birthdays, the first Christmas,” said Legouff

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