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Pedestrian struck on Highway 97

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 12 Sep, 2024 04:11 PM
  • Pedestrian struck on Highway 97

Kelowna R-C-M-P say it is investigating the death of a pedestrian along Highway 97.

Emergency health services were called to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle along the highway and Burtch Road.

The R-C-M-P are advising drivers to avoid the area as a traffic reconstruction specialist works to investigate the incident. 

Police say the driver remained at the scene and co-operated with authorities.

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