Investigation into serious pedestrian collision

A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle that did not stop at the scene in Lake Country.

RCMP responded to a report of an injured woman on Highway 97 right across from Voyager RV in Lake Country on Feb. 18 around 9:00 p.m.

The 29-year-old Kelowna woman was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services.

The early investigation determined a 1999 brown Acura car had been travelling northbound on Highway 97 when the vehicle struck the woman who was walking. The car continued on without stopping and its elderly driver soon after alerted family of his outstanding concern for possibly having struck something on the highway.

“A family member promptly attended the vicinity, located the injured pedestrian and immediately called 9-1-1. The driver has cooperated fully with the investigation and the vehicle seized for examination. No charges have been laid at this time, but this investigation is ongoing,” Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy said.

Anyone with information, including relevant dash camera footage, is asked to call the Lake Country RCMP at 250-766-2288, or anonymously using Crimestoppers at (800)222-TIPS quoting Lake Country RCMP file number 2021-9234.