Two dead after morning crash

Two people died in a single vehicle crash in Kelowna this morning.

Police say a Montana van was going east bound on Highway 33 around 5 a.m. when it crossed both lanes and hit a tree near Bryden Road.

A female front passenger and a male rear passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.

The 45-year-old male driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital where he is in stable condition.

The cause is under investigation.

“The scene of the crash will be closed for several hours as the RCMP Kelowna Traffic Services and Traffic Analyst process the scene. Investigators are currently in the midst of trying to identify potential witnesses and canvassing the area for video surveillance in an effort to determine what caused the collision,” said Cst. Lesley Smith of Kelowna RCMP.

“This investigation is still in it’s early stages as members continue to determine how this collision occurred,” stated Smith. “Police have yet to confirm the identify of the deceased occupants of the vehicle and are requesting anyone who may have witnessed the event or can assist with this investigation to please contact the Kelowna RCMP at (250) 762-3300.”

Drive BC says Highway 33 is currently closed in both directions at Bryden Road with a detour via Daves Road & Gerstmar Road.