News Items tag as: June 2016 roof surfing fatal

Nine months for Salmon Arm man involved in "roof surfing" accident that killed friend
January 17, 2019 - 2:55 PM

VERNON - A man who pled guilty in a car "roof surfing" accident that killed his friend received a nine-month prison sentence today.
Accused pleads guilty in Vernon roof surfing accident that killed friend
January 14, 2019 - 1:03 PM

VERNON - A man involved in a tragic "roof surfing" car accident nearly three years ago will learn his fate at a sentencing hearing later this week.
Charges laid in relation to fatal roof surfing incident in Vernon
November 09, 2017 - 8:35 AM

VERNON - Charges have been laid in connection with a roof surfing incident that left a Spallumcheen man dead last year.
North Okanagan man who died in 'roof surfing' incident identified
June 03, 2016 - 5:03 PM

VERNON - A North Okanagan man believed to have been riding on the roof of a car before it crashed, fatally injuring him, has been identified.
Man dead after roof surfing incident in Vernon
June 01, 2016 - 4:32 PM

VERNON - One person is dead following a car crash in Vernon early this morning.
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Nine months for Salmon Arm man involved in "roof surfing" accident that killed friend