Fatal crash under investigation

A multi-vehicle collision in Kelowna Monday claimed the life of one person.

RCMP responded to a crash on Highway 97 N near Ellison Lake around 3:30 p.m. Monday (Sept. 20). A green Chevrolet SUV headed southbound crossed the center line and struck a black Dodge pickup in the northbound lanes. During this collision a grey Acura car and an orange Toyota pickup were also struck.

Police say the 30-year-old female passenger of the SUV was declared dead at the scene.

The 36-year-old male driver of the SUV was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries.

All four vehicles were towed from the scene due to damage,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy. “Fortunately, the occupants of the other three vehicles did not sustain serious injuries in this collision. We offer our condolences to the friends and family of the deceased.”

The scene of the crash was closed for several hours for processing, and investigators are currently in the midst of determining what led to the collision. No charges have been laid at this time.

“The Kelowna RCMP Traffic Service Unit has taken carriage of this investigation. We are asking anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam or surveillance video, or has any information, to come forward and speak with us,” said Noseworthy.

The BC Coroners Service is conducting its own investigation into this death, with no other details being released.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.