Man dies after car runs into logging truck

A Kelowna man died in an early-morning crash in West Kelowna.

RCMP said an off-duty officer was on their way to work when they came across a collision at Boucherie Road and Highway 97 around 4:55 a.m. today.

“A loaded logging truck was stopped at a red light in the northbound lane of Highway 97 when a black 2008 Dodge Caliber rear ended the logging truck, causing significant damage and resulting in fatal injuries to the lone occupant of the car,” said Constable Mike Della-Paolera, media relations officer.

The driver of the logging truck is cooperating with the police in what is not a criminal investigation.

Police say the victim was a 53-year-old Kelowna area resident.

“This was a terrible motor vehicle collision leaving a family mourning the loss of their father. The RCMP would like to thank all the first responders who attended this difficult scene,” said Della-Paolera.

West Kelowna general duty officers and the BC Coroner Service are leading the investigation.

Investigators are requesting that if anyone witnessed this event or may have dash cam video to please contact the West Kelowna RCMP at (250)768-2880.