A 37-year-old Kelowna man died in a single-vehicle collision with a light standard in the intersection of Richter Street and Doyle Avenue in the city, Sunday Oct. 24, 2021.
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October 25, 2021 - 10:50 AM
A 37-year-old Kelowna man died in a single-vehicle collision with a light standard Sunday afternoon and RCMP are asking for witnesses to call them.
The crash happened at around 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, in the intersection of Richter Street and Doyle Avenue in Kelowna, according to an RCMP media release.
A white Chevrolet Malibu was travelling southbound on Richter Street when it crossed into oncoming traffic before hitting a light standard, RCMP said.
Two bystanders provided first aid, including chest compressions while the driver was still in the vehicle, according to a witness. Emergency crews arrived and used the jaws of life to get him out of the extensively damaged car.
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The 37-year-old male driver, and only one in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.
RCMP are not releasing the man’s identity.
Investigators continue to look into the cause of the crash.
If you witnessed this collision, and have not yet spoken to police, contact the Kelowna RCMP detachment at 250-762-3300.
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