KELOWNA – An accident in West Kelowna claimed the life of an Okanagan journalist Friday afternoon.
Trevor Rockliffe was working on a vehicle at his home when apparently the jack gave way and he was crushed underneath it.
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The West Kelowna Fire Department responded to the incident in the Shannon Lake area shortly after 3 p.m.
Rockliffe worked as News Director for Castanet for almost four years before leaving the company last fall.
On their webpage, Castanet describes Rockliffe as having a passion for telling stories from behind the lens, adding he was a passionate newsman who loved tracking down stories and bringing them to viewers.
Rockliffe leaves behind his wife and four children.
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