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Fatal crash north of Penticton leads to serious charges

File photo of the court house in Penticton, B.C. Global News

An alleged drunk driver made a first appearance in Penticton court Wednesday on three criminal charges stemming from a fatal highway crash.

It happened last December 24th on Highway 97 just north of Penticton.

RCMP say a northbound Honda van crossed the centre line and struck on on-coming Chevrolet sedan.

Arlene Faye Shepherd died from her injuries.

Andrew David Cook has been charged with impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death and driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit.

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