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Fatality in crash involving motorcycle on Hwy 97

Hwy 97 open after fatality

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. 

Do you have any information from the scene? Let us know at [email protected]

 



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