Fatal motorcycle crash closes Highway 97 northbound in West Kelowna
A motorcyclist died after a collision with a transport truck in West Kelowna and a section of Highway 97 remains closed.
The crash happened this morning, Oct. 3, near Grizzly Road on Highway 97. Paramedics found the motorcyclist dead at the scene, according to a press release from RCMP.
The truck was transporting a crane, and the truck driver stayed at the scene and is fully cooperating with police.
Police don’t suspect any criminality at this point, and the investigation is ongoing.
The highway is closed northbound between Gellatly Road and Daimler Drive, according to DriveBC.
A detour is in effect but RCMP are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
An accident reconstructionist has been called to help with the investigation, and RCMP said it is not releasing more information at this time.
To contact a reporter for this story, email Jesse Tomas or call 250-488-3065 or email the editor. You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom and be entered to win a monthly prize draw.
We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above. SUBSCRIBE to our awesome newsletter here.
