Pedestrian dies in collision with vehicle

RCMP is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Friday evening in West Kelowna.

On February 5, around 11:00 p.m., a RCMP officer on patrol came upon a motor vehicle incident involving a car and pedestrian that had just occurred northbound Highway 97 near Grizzly Road in West Kelowna.

The officer and witnesses provided immediate medical attention and lifesaving measures to the pedestrian at scene, who was transported to hospital by Emergency Health Services, but was later declared dead at hospital.

“The driver of the sedan remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation,” said Cst. Solana Paré.

The roadway was temporarily closed while officers collected evidence and spoke with witnesses.

“Driving behaviour, impairment and speed do not appear to be factors in the collision,” Paré added.

The BC Coroners Service is conducting its own investigation into the death.