UDPATE 7 p.m.
The fatal crash on Highway 97 at Arkell Road in Summerland has been cleared, reports DriveBC.
UPDATE: 4:37 p.m.
RCMP have confirmed a fatality on Highway 97 in Summerland Tuesday afternoon shortly before 4 p.m.
Cpl. Mike Halskov said one person died as a result of a collision and the highway will likely not be fully open for a while.
Witnesses say they saw a motorcycle on the ground at the scene.
Halskov could not confirm details or potential causes of the crash at this time, and said more information will be available in a news release Wednesday.
Crews are on scene investigating.
ORIGINAL: 4:20 p.m.
DriveBC is reporting that a vehicle incident on Highway 97 has affected traffic flow.
The incident is at Arkell Road at its intersection with the highway.
Reports indicate traffic is flowing northbound with a single lane while authorities deal with the incident.
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