A senior crashed her SUV into Peachland’s public library Wednesday afternoon, injuring five people inside the facility.
RCMP said the BMW X3 was driving through the lot of the plaza at Highway 97 and Clements Crescent around 4 p.m. when it veered onto the curb, drove over the sidewalk and crashed right through the library’s front window.
Library patrons in the way of the SUV were injured; others were hurt when they were hit by debris.
Police said a man in his 40s sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.
One other person was seriously injured while three others have non-life-threatening injuries.
The 71-year-old woman behind the wheel of the SUV was taken to hospital for further medical assessment, as a precaution, according to Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.
“At this time there is no clear cause of this tragic incident,” Cpl. O’Donaghey said. “The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to interview victims and independent witnesses at the scene. As part of their investigation, RCMP will seize the vehicle which will be the subject of a full mechanical inspection.”
RCMP ask that anyone who witnessed the accident and has not spoken to police to contact them at 250-768-2880.
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