A Summerland, B.C., man who died last Friday in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 in Kaleden is being remembered for his dedication to family and friends, and the impact he made on the wine industry.
Kane Morgan, the general manager of Rust Wine Co. died in a crash on his way home from work, according to a statement from the winery. He leaves behind a wife, and two children.
“He was Rust Wine Co. employee number one, having been involved in the construction of the winery from the ground up,” the statement read.
“He created one of the most remarkable and hospitable environments in the entire Canadian wine industry, leaving an indelible professional and personal legacy.”
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Morgan is described by those who knew him as a truly exceptional person in every facet of his life.
“From his superb intellect and way with words, to his dedication to his family both immediate and extended, to his voracious commitment to living a truly full and remarkable life that touched everyone around him in a deep and meaningful way,” the statement read.
RCMP said that at around 5:17 p.m. they were called to the crash on Highway 97 near Lakehill Road.
An orange Honda Fit and a black Hyundai Santa Fe were involved and a 37-year-old male driver from Summerland has died as a result. The highway was closed for several hours in the aftermath.
“RCMP British Columbia Highway Patrol in Keremeos are conducting the investigation and are asking if anyone has information or dashcam video of the area at that time which will assist with the investigation to please contact BCHP Keremeos,” RCMP said in a press release issued Monday.
BCHP Keremeos can be contacted at 250-499-2250.
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