Motorbiker dies in highway crash

A motorcyclist died after a collision with a vehicle Monday on Highway 33 at Goudie Road east of Kelowna.

RCMP said a Chevrolet Tracker, travelling westbound, crossed the double solid centre line near a hairpin turn around 12 p.m. and hit an oncoming Honda motorbike.

The 60-year-old bike driver from the Okanagan was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries.

“The driver of the Tracker was not injured, remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Impairment has been ruled out as a contributing factor in this crash,” said Cpl. Mike Halskov, media relations with BC RCMP Traffic Services.

The highway was closed for several hours due to the crash, with a detour in effect.

Central Okanagan Traffic Services (COTS) in Kelowna is investigating the cause.

“Investigators are seeking additional witnesses, including anyone that may have dash camera video of the collision or the driving behaviour of the westbound Tracker prior to the crash,” Halskov said.

Anyone with information about this collision, including any dash camera video is asked to contact COTS in Kelowna at 250-491-5354 or email to the lead investigator: james.ward@rcmp-grc.gc.ca