RCMP investigate serious collision

Alcohol may have been a factor in a motor vehicle crash in Kelowna that sent three people to hospital.

On Saturday, Sept. 18, just before midnight, RCMP members responded to a report of a collision at the intersection of Springfield Road and Benvoulin Road.

Police say a Dodge pickup truck was travelling southbound on Benvoulin when it allegedly failed to stop for a red light and hit a Hyundai car eastbound on Springfield.

A 28-year-old male passenger in the car suffered serious injuries.

The driver and a second passenger of the car, both 27-year-old men, were also transported to hospital. Their injuries are believed to have been non life-threatening.

The driver of the pickup remained on scene.

“While dealing with the driver, the officer noted signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment,” stated Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy. “The breath demand was provided to the man, who was taken to the Kelowna RCMP detachment for breath testing.”

The 31-year-old Kelowna man was released from custody for a future court date. The full findings of the investigation will be forwarded to the BC Prosecution Service for review and charge approval.

If you witnessed this incident and have not yet spoken to police, you are urged to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.