Van travelling wrong way on the highway involved in crash in Kelowna

Mounties tracked down and apprehended a driver involved in a collision on the highway running through downtown Kelowna.

RCMP said a grey Ford Freestar van and a grey SUV collided in the 1700-block of Harvey Ave. around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18.

Police said the van had pulled a U-turn and was travelling the wrong way on the highway when it collided with the SUV.

The van then fled the scene, but officers tracked it down to a business in the 200-block of Rutland Road North around 11:45 a.m.

Officer attended the scene and arrested the suspect driver, who was also alleged to be involved in damaging of a storefront window.

“We believe this individual is linked to several other incidents including a video circulating online of the driver throwing debris out his window along Harvey Avenue,” Cpl. Michael Gauthier, Kelowna RCMP Media Relations Officer, said.

“If someone witnessed this driver committing an offence and they’re willing to come forward with their evidence, please contact us directly at 250-762-3300.”

The driver’s vehicle was towed from the scene, and the suspect was later released from custody with a number of fines involving driving without a license, driving without insurance, and driving without due care and attention.

Mounties said there was no criminal investigation into the matter as of Monday, Jan. 20.