UPDATE: Lower Mainland man dies in Kelowna crash
UPDATE: 8:45 a.m.
RCMP say a Lower Mainland man was killed in a crash early Sunday morning in Kelowna, while a passenger suffered serious injuries.
On July 25, shortly before 3:00 a.m., RCMP, the Kelowna Fire Department and BC Emergency Health Services were called to the intersection of Springfield Road and Burtch Road for a single vehicle crash. A black Chevrolet Corvette, with two occupants, was found extensively damaged at the scene.
The 28-year-old male driver from Surrey was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 28-year-old female passenger was extracted from vehicle and transported to hospital in serious, life-threatening condition.
“The Kelowna RCMP wish to thank the public for their patience while Springfield Road remained closed, as our investigators were on scene to collect evidence to assist in determining the cause of the collision,” said Constable Solana Paré of the Kelowna RCMP. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to friends and family affected by this tragic collision.”
The investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing at this time, however speed is believed to be a factor.
“Our initial investigation shows a dark coloured vehicle passing through the scene a short time after the collision,” said Sgt. Mark Booth of Kelowna RCMP. “We have not been able to identify the vehicle yet, and are asking the occupants to contact us.”
If you witnessed this collision and have not yet spoken to police, please contact the RCMP at 250-762-3300.
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UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. Road reopens after fatal collision July 25, 2021
Springfield Road between Burtch Road and Dayton Street is now re-open to traffic following a fatal collision. The Kelowna RCMP thank the general public for their patience during the closure as officers completed their investigation.
An updated release regarding the collision to follow later today.
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RCMP is asking motorists to avoid an area of Kelowna due to a serious collision this morning in Kelowna.
On Saturday, July 25, just after 3:00 a.m., RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision near the intersection of Springfield Road and Burtch Road in Kelowna.
“When officers arrived, they found the vehicle had sustained extensive damage, and one of occupants was deceased. The other occupant was transported to hospital by Emergency Health Services with serious, life threatening injuries. RCMP are working to determine the cause of the collision,” Constable Solana Pare said..
Due to the severity of the crash, the area of Springfield Road between Burtch Road and Dayton Street is closed until the scene investigation is complete.
More updates will be released as they become available.